The West’s Convenient Conscience: Kenya’s Internal Struggle with Gay Rights
The West condemns Kenya’s persistent homophobia. Or should we apologize?
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Want to Understand Trump’s Foreign Policy? Follow the Natural Resources.
From the intervention in Venezuela to calling for an American takeover of Greenland, obtaining access to natural resources abroad has been a recurring theme of the Trump administration’s foreign policy.
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In Europe, The Center No Longer Holds
Even as progressive alternatives gained traction across the globe, European centrists kept borrowing far-right frames in Paris, London and Berlin. But neither anti-immigrant crackdowns, austerity politics nor the curtailment of trans rights has made mainstream parties more electable; it has only made the far-right more credible and mainstream.
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Japan’s “Iron Lady” and the Future of U.S.-Japan Relations: Interview with Japanese Political Scientist Sugita Yoneyuki
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae rose to leadership on a platform of hawkish foreign policy stances, so The Gate spoke with political scientist Sugita Yoneyuki to get a Japanese perspective on the potential downsides of Takaichi’s foreign policy goals
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Ecuadorians Respond ‘NO’ to Militarization in National Referendum
On Nov. 16, Ecuadorians cast their votes for a national referendum that, among other constitutional reforms, proposed eliminating the constitutional
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Humanitarian Lifeline in Rural Ireland Strains as War in Ukraine Enters Its Third Year
One of the most active centers of support for Ukrainian refugees operates far from the front lines, in Castlebar, County
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As Ibrahim Traoré Recasts Burkina Faso’s Foreign Ties, Analysts Weigh Whether the Shift Signals Genuine Autonomy or a New Alignment
Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré has placed himself as interim president of the nation through a coup, which has altered the political shape of Burkina Faso for the forseeable future.
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Are ‘Foreign Agents’ Charges Convincing? Hungary’s New Opposition Suggests Otherwise
Whether Péter Magyar can indeed win an election against the regime Orbán meticulously built remains to be seen, and is far from certain. But his startling rise seems to be a semblance of hope, revealing the fragility of Hungary’s populist rule.
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Dollar Dominance’s Uncertain Future: America’s Exorbitant Privilege Faces Its Liberation Day
When U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled tariffs in what he called “Liberation Day,” he upended global markets. Imports from all
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The Resurgence of Far-Right Politics in Germany
Germany’s February 2025 elections delivered a jarring result: the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party earned 20.8% of the vote,
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Not Quite an Embassy: Taiwan’s Lavish Estate in the US Capital
Nested between two towering oak trees in scenic Northwest Washington lies one of D.C.’s finest properties. The aptly named Twin
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The Tories Can’t Reclaim the Right
“The hustings are over, the bunting is down, the mad hysteria is at an end.” Blackadder’s take on 18th-century democracy
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A Hint to the Future of Populism? Continuing Protests in Serbia
Four months after the November 1st collapse of a train station canopy killing 15 people in Novi Sad, university students
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Bridging the Divide: How China’s Soft Power Campaign Seeks to Shape Global Perceptions
Facing the imminent ban on TikTok in late January, millions of American users scrambled to find new platforms to preserve
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The AI Regulation Tango: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of 2025
As we enter 2025, the world of artificial intelligence (AI) finds itself at a critical juncture. The rapid advancement of
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Iranian Proxy or Independent Power? The Houthi Rebels Rise to the Global Stage
As the Houthis continue to gain military strength, forge alliances, and demonstrate independence in their efforts — while involving themselves with countries such as Russia — only time will tell whether they will be viewed through Iran or gain recognition independent of its “Axis of Resistance.”
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From Violence to Diplomacy: A Look into The Future of American Counterterrorism
Trump’s previous approach to counterterrorism makes it virtually impossible to predict his future policy. Will he deploy the U.S. military to re-enter the country inhabiting a terrorist organization? Will he fight back to terrorist attacks, potentially sparking a full-blown war? These questions can only partly be answered from Trump’s approach to pivotal wars such as Somalia, but the future of this country and the potential of war lies entirely in his hands.
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EU 2024: The European Far-right’s Resurgence
While it is yet unclear how their anti-establishment, anti-EU values will fare as part of the political establishment, the right’s resurgence undoubtedly means an end to the liberal, centrist EU we have come to know over the past 20 years.
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COP29: A Fragile Path Forward Amid Mounting Climate Challenges
On November 12, as the esteemed host of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev extended his
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Peacemakers: A Look into the Gulf States’ Emerging Roles as Conflict Mediators
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar should be encouraged to continue to expand as conflict mediators, but should be held to the same standard we set for other neutral nations. If they can meet those expectations, there is room for a region of mediators on the international stage.
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