Finland Joins NATO in a Power Shift and Rebuke to Putin
The Nordic country became the alliance’s 31st member on Tuesday, spurred by the war in Ukraine, in a strategic setback for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
International Relations
Women’s rights in Afghanistan: An ongoing battle
This briefing analyses the current situation of women’s rights in Afghanistan, taking a long view. Women’s rights have been an intense battleground between different actors for over a century, with periods of promising reforms followed by resistance and often reversals of progress.
Strange Days at the U.N. as Russia Takes the Helm of the Security Council
The monthlong presidency of an organization dedicated to preserving world peace is now in the hands of a nation waging the biggest land war in Europe in decades.
Russia Accuses Dissidents and Ukraine of Killing Pro-War Blogger
The authorities detained a woman they said had delivered the bomb, hidden in a statuette, that killed the blogger, and called it the work of antigovernment activists and Ukraine.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Balances China and U.S.
Known for her quiet pragmatism, Tsai Ing-wen has ushered in a new era of American cooperation as worries about Chinese aggression rise.
Inside Saudi Arabia’s Global Push for Nuclear Power
Despite qualms in Washington, Saudi officials have pressed the United States to help them develop nuclear power. But they are also exploring other options, including China.
Espionage Charge Adds Hurdle to Freeing a Reporter Detained in Russia
The Biden administration recently secured the release of two Americans convicted of criminal charges in Russia, but even fabricated charges of spying can raise the stakes.
Putin Allies Must Decide Whether to Host a Wanted Man
The International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for President Vladimir V. Putin could thrust his allies into domestic and foreign legal disputes, experts say.
Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
Austrian Far-Right Lawmakers Walk Out During Zelensky Speech
Members of Austria’s Freedom Party left Parliament to protest the Ukrainian president’s speech over what they said was a violation of their nation’s neutrality.