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Yasmeen Serhan
Yasmeen Serhan is a Staff Writer at TIME
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The Once "Unbreakable" U.S.-Israel Bond Is Under Strain
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Tel Aviv Monday amid growing concerns over Israel's hardline turn.
By Yasmeen Serhan
January 30, 2023
Why Germany Agonized Over Sending Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine
Germany decided Wednesday to send its coveted Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. Here's why Berlin had been so hesitant.
By Yasmeen Serhan
January 24, 2023
Some Fear Business Support For Ukraine Has Peaked
On Day 2 in Davos, the Russian invasion of Ukraine was top of the agenda. But many also discussed "Ukraine fatigue" in the private sector.
By Yasmeen Serhan
January 18, 2023
Why 'Polycrisis' Was the Buzzword of Day 1 in Davos
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By Yasmeen Serhan
January 17, 2023
WTO and IMF Heads Urge Cooperation in Davos
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Kristalina Georgieva and Will.i.am spoke at the TIME 100 dinner in Davos
By Yasmeen Serhan
January 16, 2023
Prince Harry Isn't Changing Minds About the Monarchy
The one glaring exception to Spare’s impact may be on the person Harry least expected.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
January 10, 2023
What Jan. 8 Means for Brazilian Democracy
Supporters of ousted leader Jair Bolsonaro failed to overthrow the Brazilian government, but the threat to the country’s democracy remains.
By Yasmeen Serhan
January 9, 2023
The Status Quo Around Jerusalem’s Holiest Site Is Unraveling
The contentious visit by Israel's far-right Ben-Gvir to Al Aqsa Mosque Tuesday underscores a worrying trend.
By Yasmeen Serhan
January 4, 2023
These Countries Are Imposing COVID-19 Restrictions on China
As COVID-19 cases surge in China, more than a dozen countries have announced new restrictions.
By Yasmeen Serhan
January 2, 2023
How Democracy Fared Around the World in 2022
TIME looks at a year of democratic backsliding in various corners of the globe, and what to expect in 2023.
By Yasmeen Serhan
December 21, 2022
How Britain Is Waging War Against Protesters
Critics say that the Public Order Bill, if approved, could upend the right to protest in England and Wales.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
December 16, 2022
How the World Cup Is Uniting the Arab World
The World Cup has been a PR nightmare for Qatar. But Arabs can still cheer on surprise wins and acts of diplomacy.
By Yasmeen Serhan
November 30, 2022
What to Know About the U.S.-England World Cup Match
Team USA faces the Three Lions on Friday in Qatar. Neither side should make any assumptions about how it will go.
By Yasmeen Serhan
November 24, 2022
Britain Is Embracing Austerity 2.0
Finance minister Jeremy Hunt announced billions in spending cuts and tax rises on Thursday.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
November 17, 2022
How the West Can Avoid 'Ukraine Fatigue'
Public support for Ukraine is still high, but rising energy costs amid a difficult winter could change that.
By Yasmeen Serhan
November 16, 2022
What the Success of Women-Led Protests Tell Us About Iran’s Future
Historically, these kinds of protests are more inclusive, innovative, and more likely to achieve their goals.
By Yasmeen Serhan
November 10, 2022
Why the World Is Watching the U.S. Midterms
International observers are paying attention to the health of American democracy and, in the post-Trump era, the direction of U.S. politics.
By Yasmeen Serhan
November 9, 2022
The Voting Bloc That Could Sway the Midterms
There were enough overseas American voters to make the difference in key 2020 races. For the 2022 midterms, many organizers are hoping for a repeat.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
November 3, 2022
Why Arab Israelis Might Sit This Election Out
As election day approaches, blocking the far-right and Netanyahu's return aren't the only things on the minds of Palestinian citizens of Israel.
By Yasmeen Serhan
October 29, 2022
Rishi Sunak Is Britain's Next Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has succeeded Liz Truss as Britain's Prime Minister. Here's what to know about him.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
October 24, 2022
How Liz Truss's Successor Will Be Chosen
Following Liz Truss’s resignation on Thursday, the country once again finds itself in need of a new leader.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
October 20, 2022
Why Liz Truss Had To Go
Truss, who campaigned on a platform to deliver “growth, growth, growth” for Britain achieved just the opposite.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
October 20, 2022
The West Can’t Afford To Forget About Belarus
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya tells TIME that Ukraine and Belarus's fights for freedom and democracy are intertwined.
By Yasmeen Serhan
October 19, 2022
Britain's Conservative Party Can't Get Its Act Together
Liz Truss is the country's fourth leader in six years. She may soon be forced to make way for a fifth.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
October 18, 2022
Ukraine Ambassador on Why the U.N.'s Vote Matters
Sergiy Kyslytsya, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.N., said the 143-5 vote against Russia's attempt to annex parts of Ukraine forced nations to take a stand.
By Yasmeen Serhan
October 15, 2022
U.N. Vote Reveals Russia Has More Allies Than West Would Like to Think
In a U.N. vote on to condemn Russia's unilateral annexation of Ukrainian territory, 143 members voted against Moscow—but 35 nations, representing nearly half of the world's population, abstained.
By Yasmeen Serhan
October 13, 2022
This DJ Is Making Sure the World Hears Ukrainian Stories
When Daria Kolomiec woke up on Feb. 24 to news that Russian troops had invaded her native Ukraine and were marching toward Kyiv, she froze. Her phone buzzed incessantly as friends near and far tried...
By Yasmeen Serhan
October 13, 2022
Why Ales Bialiatski Won the Nobel Peace Prize
The jailed Belarusian activist, alongside Russian group Memorial and Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties were awarded for fighting authoritarianism.
By Yasmeen Serhan
October 7, 2022
What To Know About Thailand’s Gun Problem
The question now facing the country as it reels from its deadliest mass shooting is what its notorious gun culture, at least by Asian standards, has to do with it.
By Yasmeen Serhan
October 6, 2022
Why 'Stop the Steal' Could Soon Reach Brazil
If Jair Bolsonaro has learned anything from Donald Trump, it’s that the politics of grievance can have its advantages.
By Yasmeen Serhan
September 30, 2022
Why Russia’s Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Matters
In the absence of military victories, experts say that Russia is annexing Ukrainian territory to try and undermine Western support for Ukraine.
By Yasmeen Serhan
September 29, 2022
Italy's AOC on the Country’s Far-Right Turn
Italy could soon be led by its first-ever female Prime Minister. But Elly Schlein and others on the left won’t be celebrating.
By Yasmeen Serhan
September 23, 2022
In Italy, a New Face for Europe’s Far-Right Emerges
Giorgia Meloni looks set to be Italy's next Prime Minister, following elections on Sept. 25.
By Yasmeen Serhan
September 22, 2022
How Ethnic-Minority Britons Are Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
For Britain's ethnic minority communities, Queen Elizabeth II's passing invited an opportunity for reflection and reckoning over her legacy.
By Yasmeen Serhan / London
September 19, 2022
How Would Britain Abolish the Monarchy?
As anti-monarchy sentiment attracts more attention, it’s easy to forget just how complicated it would be to abolish the institution.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 15, 2022
Brits Mourn Queen Elizabeth II in Long, Orderly Line
Thousands paid their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II, whose coffin is lying in state at the Palace of Westminster in London
By Yasmeen Serhan / London
September 14, 2022
What To Know About Queen Elizabeth II’s Lying in State
Hundreds of thousands of mourners can pay their respects to the late monarch, but lines are expected to stretch for miles.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 14, 2022
Serbia Was Always a Risky Choice for EuroPride 2022
Despite the Serbian government's plan to cancel EuroPride, the festival's organizers are marching ahead.
By Yasmeen Serhan
September 13, 2022
Can the Monarchy Survive Without the Queen?
Queen Elizabeth II spent her life trying to preserve the monarchy. Can King Charles III do the same?
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 9, 2022
When Is King Charles III’s Coronation?
The coronation is likely months away—the Queen waited a full 16 months after her accession to the throne.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 9, 2022
What Happens When Queen Elizabeth II Dies?
“Operation London Bridge” is Britain’s not-so-secret plan for how to proceed in the event Queen Elizabeth II dies.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II's Health Causes Doctors Concern
The monarch was put under medical supervision at her Balmoral estate in Scotland.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 8, 2022
Liz Truss’s Impossible Task
Boris Johnson’s successor faces a first day beset with challenges that have been stewing over a long, anxious summer.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 6, 2022
What To Know About Liz Truss, Britain’s New Leader
The next Prime Minister is many things—but above all a political chameleon.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 5, 2022
Boris Johnson's Uncertain Legacy
The British leader ushered in major changes to the country’s political life that stretch far beyond his signature Brexit project.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 3, 2022
Why Russians Still Back the War in Ukraine
A tightly-controlled media and lack of a viable political opposition help explain Russian support for President Vladimir Putin.
By Yasmeen Serhan
August 24, 2022
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