The United States government shut down early Wednesday morning, its first in seven years, halts non-essential services and disrupts key data releases, increasing market uncertainty. Prolonged ...

We look at the difficult position of independent courts and judges at a time when countries around the world are deeply divided.

Diplomatic recognition, when done in concert, carries more heft than isolated gestures – and governments know this.

It will solidify global recognition of the Syrian president's government. Yet the situation back in Syria is shaky, writes .

TSA employees are essential workers, so they will not be furloughed, but it does mean they will be working without pay.

France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Malta are expected to join the list of countries that recognize Palestinian statehood. Here's what it means.

European leaders are considering using 140 billion euros of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine amid waning US support. The plan raises complex legal, political and financial questions with ...

The new executive order sweeps speech and association into its definition of domestic terrorism. In short, words are violence.

With the UK, Canada, and Australia formally announcing recognition of a Palestinian state, what does it actually mean in practice?

Not long ago, European political leaders were fairly circumspect when it came to criticizing Israel. However, we are now seeing the lifting of that barrier and the allowance of hateful and irrational ...