The answer matters for world leaders faced with conflicts in countries like Syria and Ukraine.
It isn’t pretty.
The former president has a knack for avoiding consequences for his misbehavior.
American partisanship turns diplomacy into a delicate dance even for the closest of allies.
Syria, like Iraq, allowed itself to become a tool of Iran, and therefore never developed a competent state.
An alpenhorn performance in Switzerland, a portrait of Vladimir Putin made of spent ammunition from Ukraine, Prince Charles surprised by an eagle, wildfire in California, a sunset in Crimea, and much more.
With Crimea and Ukraine's eastern regions dominating headlines, the May 25 vote approaches, unnoticed.
Firings and leadership challenges have destabilized an institution that has little margin for error.
Residents and tourists across Europe have been enduring days of oppressive heat, doing whatever they can to keep cool. On Monday, one region in Portugal reached a record-setting temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius.