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President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

Why do some governments use sports to launder their reputations – and does it work?

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.

The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.

On Deep Dish we discuss if protests against zero-COVID mean a change in Chinese attitudes toward political expression.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

How are soaring costs affecting lives and testing political support for sanctions on Russia?

President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.

The strategy debate has serious implications for both Taipei and, by association, the United States, argues Ethan Kessler.

What is driving the recent increase in North Korean missile launches—and how should the US respond?

A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.

Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

Bobby Ghosh, Susan Glasser, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Do victories for Lula in Brazil and fellow leftist leaders across Latin America represent a new “pink tide” sweeping the continent?

A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.

Lula's victory has set high expectations for Indigenous rights and environmental protections. Now he needs to deliver.