Foreign Policy In Focus

Hurricane Sandy demonstrated that a natural disaster could quickly, if temporarily, downgrade a rich country to third-world status.

President Obiang only adds to its reputation as one of the world's most corrupt, unjust nations.

The United States should take a lesson from Africa in dealing with its AIDS epidemic.

The concept of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) has gained general acceptance more quickly than anticipated.

The West suddenly seems less concerned with democracy in the DRC than it professed to be last year.

For the first time in years, Somalis are enjoying a renewed sense of hope and optimism

The 99 percent of black South Africans have not tasted the fruits of democracy and freedom.