Tag: United States International Relations

Pakistan’s Cricket-Star-Turned-Prime Minister Fights for Survival

Soaring inflation and a rift with the military threaten Imran Khan’s tenure as prime minister. He has dismissed criticism as a foreign conspiracy.

China Takes a Back Seat in International Diplomacy Over Ukraine

Despite its economic and military might and close ties to Russia, China has balked at trying to press Vladimir Putin to stop the fighting.

Myanmar’s Military Committed Genocide Against Rohingya, U.S. Says

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the official designation. More than 9,000 people were killed in the violence.

The Smaller Bombs That Could Turn Ukraine Into a Nuclear War Zone

Military experts say a new generation of nuclear weapons has raised the risk that Mr. Putin might introduce less destructive atomic arms into the battlefields in and around Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Refugees Are Fleeing Brutality. Let Them In.

Readers urge actions to address the refugee and food crises caused by the Ukraine war. Also: Russian soldiers; essential workers; prison time; donating ties.