Algeria’s Perpetual Protest
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika says he will not run for a fifth term. So why are people still protesting?
The Myth of the Mercator Projection
The way we see the world is a lie. In honor of Gerardus Mercator, born this week some 500 years ago, we explore why.
Venezuelans, Caught in the Crossfire
As the world chooses sides in the fight between Venezuela’s two presidents, millions of civilians are struggling to survive.
Kashmir: A History of Violence
The region has been a source of conflict between India and Pakistan for decades.
The Polar Silk Road: China Comes to Greenland
China is investing in Greenland, and it’s making the U.S. nervous.
Venezuela’s Oil Industry Decline by the Numbers
The United States is the biggest importer of Venezuelan crude oil, and its sanctions will likely hit the industry hard.
Israeli and Iranian Activity in Syria
Maps show current positions and recent operations in the Syrian war.
The Saga of the Kuril Islands
Russia and Japan are talking about a peace treaty once again.
Coups in Africa Since 1950
A recent failed coup in Gabon is just the latest attempt to overthrow an African government.
The US Role in the Syrian Civil War
A look at the evolution of the conflict, and the United States’ involvement in it.
The US Dominates Global Military Spending
Washington spends more than the next 10 countries combined on its military forces.