The Turkish government will probably never achieve the same level of command over the internet that its counterparts in Iran and China have attained. But that won't stop President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from trying.
This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.
Shifting strategic alignments are threatening the decadeslong alliance between Ankara and Washington, and Russia is looking to fill the gap.
As the United States and China exchange blows over trade, Beijing is likely to retaliate without resorting to tariffs – and that could have a big effect on U.S. companies.
The Chinese government has built its plan for economic growth around the internet. The challenge will be striking a balance between control and innovation.
The Iranian government can't risk the spread of subversive ideology online, nor can it afford to cut its technologically savvy population off from the internet. The solution? A network of its very own.
Italy's new populist leaders will push for change on topics such as migration and trade in their dealings with the European Union -- but will avoid rocking the boat too much.
Shifting strategic alignments are threatening the decadeslong alliance between Ankara and Washington, and Russia is looking to fill the gap.
As the United States and China exchange blows over trade, Beijing is likely to retaliate without resorting to tariffs – and that could have a big effect on U.S. companies.
A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring.
Stay informed about the most significant meetings and events planned for the week ahead.
President Moon Jae In visits Washington to try to manage U.S.-North Korean tensions and keep momentum building toward a Trump-Kim summit.
The latest protests against Israel in Gaza come as some countries in the region, like Iran and Turkey, are seeking new opportunities to exert influence, while others, such as Saudi Arabia, see the Palestinian issue as a distraction from greater threats.
By Ryan Bohl
Armenia's former president attempted a power grab, sparking days of protests. He resigned rather than confront the demonstrations with force, as he had done previously. Why? Ukraine.
What started out as a talk shop for Asian business and political leaders in an obscure Chinese town has since become an important policy platform for Beijing. And as Xi Jinping's wide-ranging speech demonstrated, China's president has more than domestic policy on his mind.
