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Aid and Climate Policies Are a World of ‘Let’s Pretend’

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.

Terror Attack in Tel Aviv Threatens Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

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.

AI Enters the Critical Mineral Race

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 21:42
Can the technology give Washington the edge in a vital—and deeply competitive—industry?

Climate Change Is Making the Middle East Uninhabitable

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.

In Russia, Ukraine’s Invasion Pops Putin’s Bubbles

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 19:03
After years of propaganda about the existential threat from Ukraine, Russians respond with a collective shrug.

Kenyan Protests See Journalists in the Firing Line

Fri, 16/08/2024 - 04:50
A key ally of the United States is cracking down on press freedoms.

Hamas Skips Cease-Fire, Hostage Release Talks in Qatar

Fri, 16/08/2024 - 01:00
Both sides accuse the other of delaying negotiations as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000 people.

Washington Is Out of Sync With Its Wartime Allies

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.

How 100,000 Palestinians Are Surviving in Egypt Without Refugee Status

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 22:14
Even after buying their way out of Gaza, Palestinians remain vulnerable.

Japan’s Public Didn’t Buy Fumio Kishida’s New Capitalism

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 19:29
As another prime minister steps down, the era of mayfly leadership may be back.

Trump Made Progress on Foreign Lobbying. Biden Reversed It.

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 19:26
The current administration’s record on combatting foreign influence is disastrous.

The Philippines Is Washington’s New Front Line Against China

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 15:45
Manila is receiving unprecedented U.S. help to beef up its defenses.

‘They Promised to Take Out Our Families’: The Afghans America Left Behind

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.

The Taliban and IS-K May Not Be Opposed After All

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 12:00
The prevailing Western narrative of distinct entities with conflicting agendas works to both groups’ advantages.

The Geopolitical Opportunity of Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 10:40
The incursion shows Washington the way to a smarter pivot to Asia.

Ukraine Pushes Farther Into Kursk as Drone Strikes Target Russian Airfields

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 01:00
Ukrainian forces continue to gain Russian territory, forcing thousands to evacuate.

The Taliban Enter Fourth Year in Power

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 23:00
Despite challenges, the group faces no meaningful threat to its political survival.

IR Experts Back Kamala Harris

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.

Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Is a Turning Point in the War

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 17:53
The biggest impact is the destruction of Vladimir Putin’s narrative for victory.

Why the U.S. Must Lead Sanctions on Israel’s Illegal Occupation

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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