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Does Winning a Nobel Peace Prize Make a Difference?

Thu, 06/10/2016 - 02:47
Nadia Murad's work on behalf of Yazidi women who’ve suffered at the hands of the Islamic State has earned her a Nobel nomination. But even if she receives the prestigious prize, it may do little to help her cause.

U.N.’s ‘Steel Ceiling’ Blocks First Woman Secretary-General

Thu, 06/10/2016 - 00:52
Former refugees High Commissioner António Guterres is a bittersweet pick for the United Nations’ next chief.

This Is How America Will Accidentally Join the Syrian War

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 23:26
Neither of the presidential campaigns knows what their Syria policies actually mean.

The Developing World Thinks Hitler Is Underrated

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 22:35
In the West, the Nazi Führer is thought of as a genocidal maniac — everywhere else, he’s considered a political inspiration.

The Unthinkable Olive Branch

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 22:30
Sometimes the only way to end a conflict is to forgive those who were behind it.

John Kerry Consults with Russians on Syria Less Than 48 Hours After Suspending Ties

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 22:10
Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the situation in Syria with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, less than 48 hours after the State Department announced a suspension in “bilateral channels with Russia” related to reducing the violence in Syria.

After Mass Street Protests, Poland Backs Off of Proposal to Blanket Ban Abortion

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 21:25
A Polish official mocked women's plans to march, but 30,000 of them showed up anyway.

Half of Chinese Favor The U.S. Despite Growing Tensions

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 19:58
The poll also showed that Chinese citizens prefer Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump.

Did the FBI Just Arrest the Next Snowden?

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 19:57
Harold T. Martin, III allegedly removed classified information and stored it at his Maryland home.

U.N. Security Council Set to Crown António Guterres Next U.N. Secretary General

Wed, 05/10/2016 - 19:20
The world's big powers are rallying behind the former Portuguese prime minister and U.N. refugee chief to lead the United Nations.

Hungary Is Too Small for Viktor Orban

Sat, 01/10/2016 - 15:43
He’s outmaneuvered all of his political rivals at home. Now the populist prime minister is setting out to put his stamp on the EU.

Another Country Gets Tired of Hope and Change

Sat, 01/10/2016 - 15:15
Voters in Georgia have had enough of turbulent politics. Their upcoming election is marked by apathy — and maybe that’s OK?

Hacked Audio of Clinton Fundraiser Raises More Suspicions of Russian Meddling

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 23:36
The latest hack of the Democratic nominee’s campaign reveals Clinton has some misgivings about Obama’s push to modernize the nuclear arsenal.

The Atlantic Council Did Not Give a Global Citizen Award to Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 22:01
And the allegation that we received funding to nominate him for the award is preposterous.

Watch This Strange Video of a U.N. Official Silently Holding a Blue Helmet

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 21:50
Watch this video of a top U.N. official stroking a blue helmet without saying a word.

Top Congolese Official Blasts Washington for Pulling Embassy Staff’s Family Members

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 21:44
A top aide to President Joseph Kabila told FP there is no tension in Congo and that Americans should feel safe there.

‘SNL’ Debuts New Season Skewering 2016

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 20:22
The legendary comedy program prepares to take on an election some are already calling farcical.

Why the India-Pakistan War Over Water Is So Dangerous

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 20:13
As New Delhi and Islamabad trade nuclear threats and deadly attacks, a brewing war over shared water resources threatens to turn up the violence.

Why Colombia’s Government Compromised for Peace

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 18:51
The government in Bogotá was winning the war. So why did it decide to give concessions to the rebels anyway?

Inside FARC’s Postwar Jungle Camp Finishing School

Fri, 30/09/2016 - 18:24
Leftist guerillas have been trekking across Colombia for classes on Marxist economics, cultural history, and how to run for office.

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