Power
North Korea's Power Trio: Who Are They?
The North Korean leader tends to be surrounded by the same group.
Maduro Attacks Protesters For Setting Man On Fire
Witnesses to the incident on Saturday afternoon said the crowd had accused the man of being a thief.
Keeping Secrets Is Hard, Right, Mr. President?
A professor who researches secrecy explains why and how secrets weigh on us and why we're motivated to share them.
U.S., Russia Pledge to Resume Syria Air Cooperation
The U.S. and Russia will once again work together to avoid mid-air collisions in Syria after a falling out between the nations last month.
China's Military Reforms Include New Cyber Focus
Beijing's military reforms come amid heightened tensions between North Korea and the U.S.
Bannon vs. Kushner? Or Trump vs. Common Sense?
Neither Steve Bannon nor Jared Kushner is qualified to be doing what they're doing.
Do Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Have Too Much Power?
Trump isn't the first president to involve relatives in governance—but he's taken it to a new level.
Russia Warns Ultimatums Are 'Futile' As Tillerson Lands
Moscow called tough U.S. talk and action on the Syrian regime "flexing muscles" and "baring teeth."
Why Putin's Power Has Always Been Linked to Terrorism
The Russian president's propaganda machine labels all dissidents as extremists, the state consolidates power in the name of security—and terrorism continues.
Erdogan: Turks Must Defy 'Grandchildren of Nazism'
The Turkish leader has repeatedly lashed out at European countries while campaigning for votes in a referendum to increase presidential powers.
Phoenix High School Wall Covered with Swastikas
There were at least five instances of racist graffiti across the United States over the weekend.
Nuclear Power's Shaky Future in Post-Fukushima Japan
Only 10 percent of the population supports maintaining nuclear energy, six years after the nuclear plant disaster.
How Geert Wilders Lost Power But Gained Influence
Populists helped move the nation's mainstream parties to the right and transformed political norms despite falling short at the polls.
Japan Court Rules Government to Blame for Fukushima
Fukushima was the world's worst nuclear disaster since 1986.
President Erdogan Brands Netherlands 'Nazi Remnants'
The Netherlands became the latest European country to restrict campaigning for Erdogan's drive for sweeping new powers.
Let's Act Now to Prevent Hacking of the Power Grid
Standards, guidelines and exercises have bolstered the security of high-voltage networks but little has been done to protect the low-voltage systems that power our homes and workplaces.
Mike Pence's Europe Visit Showcases His Influence
After a month in the West Wing, it's clear Pence also wants to be a major player on the foreign policy front.
Trump's Power on Immigration 'Beyond Question:' Adviser
Policy aide continues the administration's attacks on the judiciary, declines to detail next legal steps.
Putin's Middle East Dream: The Russia Takeover
Russia is clawing its way back to being a superpower—at the expense of U.S. influence and prestige.
Trump's Immigration Ban Undercuts America's Soft Power
We can expect a brain drain as uneasiness over Trump and his immigration policies depresses international education.
Algeria's Leaders Feud and the Economy Stagnates
Preoccupied with a power struggle, the country's officials appear to have little desire to wean the country off its dependence on oil.
El Chapo's Coming to Brooklyn
How the law enforcement focus on Colombian traffickers in the 2000s created a vacuum that allowed the trafficker to grow into an international drug lord.
Turkey: MPs Brawl Over Plan to Expand President's Power
Lawmakers came to blows over constitutional changes that would allow Erdogan to rule until 2029.
Will the United States Remain a World Power?
'The United States is by far the biggest empire ever...But there will be a next.'
Paris Is Choking. Traffic Congestion Gridlock Blamed
Paris joins Athens, Madrid and Mexico City in banning diesel by 2025.
Expanded Government Surveillance Powers Spark Fear
Changes to federal Rule 41 make it possible for authorities to gain warrants for devices that are out of their physical jurisdiction.
Catholic Priests Granted Power to Forgive Abortions
Pope reaffirms Church's stance on abortion but says, 'There is no sin that God's mercy cannot reach and wipe away when it finds a repentant heart.'
Leaving Women Out of Trump's Cabinet Is Dangerous
Studies show teams with more women make better, safer and more effective decisions.
Why Ivory Coast's Constitution Is Causing Distrust
Will the new constitution end years of conflict or does it risk centralizing power?
Why Do Some Women Oppose Feminism?
Contemporary sexism is frequently subtle and some women are conditioned to support it.