His achievements abroad are outweighed by failures of strategy, judgement and political courage

Beijing’s primary interest is in ensuring instability in the neighbouring country does not spill over into China

Ghana and Nigeria among countries to remind South Africans of solidarity shown during fight against apartheid

Russia has signed a military agreement with Afghanistan that could allow Moscow to extend its influence and shape regional security

Washington ignored allies’ interests in its illegal Iran war, and they are now likely to become more independent from the United States

Global Briefing: Washington has upended its decades-long Middle East strategy of keeping energy and trade flowing

Singapore's Lasalle College of the Arts started as a school with 27 students is now one of the leading art colleges in southeast Asia

As Ireland promises to push for similar legislation, lawmakers should look at experiences beyond the English-speaking world

Pontiff tells politicians in Spain that migration is challenging conscience of nations, and that military deterrence can never build lasting peace

Here is an Irish player to support at the World Cup (no, it’s not Declan Rice)

Global Briefing: The visit has implications for the future of the Korean peninsula and the whole of east Asia

Global Briefing: It may prove difficult for the EU to reconcile the enthusiasm of member states led by France with the reticence of Germany and Spain

Armenia’s foreign policy direction has become a big issue in advance of Sunday’s parliamentary elections

Abelardo de la Espriella’s win in the first round of presidential election suggests country could become latest in region to swing right

Four Chinese students on sitting the gaokao, a challenging national test that will shape their futures