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Tue, 20/08/2024 - 10:12
Aid to Africa and the climate conference circuit are fundamentally flawed, requiring an overhaul of the international institutions’ missions.
Tue, 20/08/2024 - 01:00
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the latest proposal could be the “last” opportunity to free Israeli hostages and secure a truce.
Mon, 19/08/2024 - 21:42
Can the technology give Washington the edge in a vital—and deeply competitive—industry?
Mon, 19/08/2024 - 21:29
It’s been a brutal summer for the region—and the effects are spreading to the rest of the world.
Mon, 19/08/2024 - 19:03
After years of propaganda about the existential threat from Ukraine, Russians respond with a collective shrug.
Fri, 16/08/2024 - 04:50
A key ally of the United States is cracking down on press freedoms.
Fri, 16/08/2024 - 01:00
Both sides accuse the other of delaying negotiations as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000 people.
Fri, 16/08/2024 - 00:30
The White House has been kept out of the loop on several major wartime decisions by Israel and Ukraine.
Thu, 15/08/2024 - 22:14
Even after buying their way out of Gaza, Palestinians remain vulnerable.
Thu, 15/08/2024 - 19:29
As another prime minister steps down, the era of mayfly leadership may be back.
Thu, 15/08/2024 - 19:26
The current administration’s record on combatting foreign influence is disastrous.
Thu, 15/08/2024 - 15:45
Manila is receiving unprecedented U.S. help to beef up its defenses.
Thu, 15/08/2024 - 12:00
Ahmad Haidari flew a U.S.-funded helicopter out of Kabul in August 2021 and hasn’t seen his wife and children since.
Thu, 15/08/2024 - 12:00
The prevailing Western narrative of distinct entities with conflicting agendas works to both groups’ advantages.
Thu, 15/08/2024 - 10:40
The incursion shows Washington the way to a smarter pivot to Asia.
Thu, 15/08/2024 - 01:00
Ukrainian forces continue to gain Russian territory, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Wed, 14/08/2024 - 23:00
Despite challenges, the group faces no meaningful threat to its political survival.
Wed, 14/08/2024 - 20:00
A new poll reveals significant support for the presumptive Democratic nominee—and trust that she could handle an international crisis.
Wed, 14/08/2024 - 17:53
The biggest impact is the destruction of Vladimir Putin’s narrative for victory.
Wed, 14/08/2024 - 17:49
No multilateral sanctions campaign will be effective unless it is backed by the power of the dollar, which dominates global trade and banking.
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