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SitRep: ISIS Captures Thousands; Obama Slams Putin Over Syria

Fri, 05/08/2016 - 13:58
Aleppo Burns, Do Hackers Heart Clinton?; Tehran Critics; And Lots More

Poland Takes Aim at Putin’s Pipe Dreams

Fri, 05/08/2016 - 13:30
Warsaw may have finally thrown a wrench into the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Moscow's controversial plan to double down on its dominance of Europe’s energy supplies.

Apple Will Pay Hackers for Security Vulnerabilities

Fri, 05/08/2016 - 04:11
The tech giant to offer up to $200,000 for developers who find flaws in its mobile operating system.

What Russia’s Ministry of Doping Tells Us About Putin

Fri, 05/08/2016 - 02:20
Vitaly Mutko may be responsible for one of the worst scandals in Olympic history. Here’s why he still has his job — for now.

Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s Ticket Shows Signs of Tear

Fri, 05/08/2016 - 01:15
From key international alliances to endorsing the GOP’s biggest players, the Republican nominee and his vice presidential pick split this week.

Danilo Turk’s Dark Horse Bid to Head the U.N. Gains Momentum

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:59
The former Slovenian president wins his share of plaudits and criticism, but faces several daunting obstacles in his race to succeed Ban Ki-moon.

North Korean Envoy to Olympics Was ‘Re-Educated’ on a Farm Last Year

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:47
The man overseeing the North Korean delegation was not in Kim Jong Un's good graces last year.

Islam Is (Also) a Religion of Peace

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:41
Humayun Khan was a devoted patriot. But if he wasn't a devout Muslim, he might not have become a hero.

UN Nears Deal on Humanitarian Pause in Aleppo — But What Comes Next?

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:11
The United Nations said Thursday diplomats are working overtime to secure a humanitarian pause in the bloody fighting occurring in the Syrian city of Aleppo, and that a deal could emerge in the coming “days.”

Nuclear Weapons Aren’t Just For the Worst Case Scenario

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:04
Barack Obama is contemplating a revolutionary — and exceedingly dangerous — change to U.S. nuclear policy.

Welcome to the Cemetery of Traitors

Sat, 30/07/2016 - 01:40
As Turkey’s purge picks up speed, a graveyard on the outskirts of Istanbul has some worried about what’s to come.

How Sweden Is Pursuing Its ‘Feminist Foreign Policy’ in the Age of Erdogan, Putin, and Trump

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 23:48
In an interview with FP, Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström and Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist talk NATO, Turkey's failed coup, and dealing with Russia in the Baltic.

Longform’s Picks of the Week

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 23:38
The best stories from around the world.

We Don’t Need Generals to Become Cheerleaders at Political Conventions

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 22:32
Retired senior military officers should not let political parties trade on their service in uniform by becoming high-profile partisan endorsers of presidential candidates.

Want to Avoid Fraud Charges? Get Plastic Surgery and Move to Thailand.

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 21:37
A Japanese lawyer was caught in Thailand after years on the run -- and a fair amount of plastic surgery.

The End of Days Is Coming — Just Not to China

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 20:54
Why apocalyptic fiction and film haven’t caught on in the Middle Kingdom.

How to Start a Russian Purge

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 20:31
For Russia's security forces, there's never a wrong time to take down domestic enemies. Here's how they might persuade Putin.

Erdogan and U.S. General in Post-Coup War of Words

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 19:59
Turkey’s crackdown on military officers and government bureaucrats is worrying NATO allies

This Bikini-Wearing Swedish Cop Tackled a Thief — Then Instagrammed It

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 18:17
This Swedish cop was not deterred by the fact she didn't have a uniform or a weapon.

Locally Transmitted Zika Arrives in the United States

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 17:10
Public health officials have been warning for months that the virus would arrive in the U.S.

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