What’s at stake in Pakistan’s election
The true winner may be the army; the losers will be Pakistanis
The true winner may be the army; the losers will be Pakistanis
The nuclear material at the heart of Japan’s energy policy is becoming a liability
American lawmakers are concerned about traceability and detectability
China is picking off Taiwan’s allies
Robert Mugabe is no longer on the ballot. But his catastrophic legacy looms over the vote
Uneven and discriminatory, they can often have unintended consequences
Do social networks quietly silence opinions with which they disagree?
A new law in New Zealand aims to provide victims of abuse with a measure of financial security
And how do they decide which side they prefer?
Food shortages, grounded planes and a hard border with Ireland are all possibilities
Critics say that the natural-gas pipeline will strengthen Russia’s hand in Europe and isolate Ukraine
The San José carried the riches of the New World. Recovering it has reopened old wounds
A false sense of geopolitical security has left the Bundeswehr poorly equipped
And are they fair?
There are few grand theories of conservatism, but there are core principles
Now at peace with Ethiopia, it may even be in a position to throw off the unflattering moniker
Both groups share a mistrust of conventional authority
A recent convention ended up hedging its bets
Both Confucius and Mao would approve
More learning, rather than more schooling, may be the answer
Eight years after seeking a bail-out, Greece has left its final programme
Common beliefs about what nurses do are often outdated
Most of the pharmaceutical opioids seized in Africa were manufactured in India
Over half the population are now in favour
In the formation of a new Pangea, the Earth will completely change