Politics

The White House’s recent actions against China’s TikTok and WeChat apps, as well as officials involved in the Hong Kong crisis, show its threshold for action against Beijing is decreasing.

The damage to Lebanon’s most critical port in Beruit will exacerbate the country’s food and supply shortages, as well as intensify popular anger at the Lebanese government.

The arrests of teachers union leaders in Jordan could eventually jeopardize U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the region, should it fuel unrest that successfully prompts political change.

The delay appears to be an attempt to exhaust the pro-democracy camp, though the constitutional crisis it's created may instead serve as a rallying point both domestically and internationally.

The ruling party’s failure to address the grievances of young Ugandans has paved the way for a pop star’s presidential candidacy, as well as years of political unrest.

A brief delay may help the city's pro-Beijing camp maintain its legislative majority. But anything longer would risk reigniting the opposition.

The expanding outbreak will continue to strain Israel's healthcare system and economy as fears of public backlash keep its government from enacting another widespread lockdown.

A stronger push for Scottish independence could increase political volatility at a time when the U.K. is adapting to Brexit and coping with the COVID-19 crisis.