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Thu, 10/05/2018 - 16:43
By keeping a key challenger in jail, Turkey’s government risks making Selahattin Demirtas an even more popular and formidable opponent.
Thu, 10/05/2018 - 15:26
The last time America withdrew from its own international security agreement, it led to the most devastating war in history.
Thu, 10/05/2018 - 15:14
Iraqi politicians are finally crossing ethnic and religious lines. But how long can the good vibes last?
Thu, 10/05/2018 - 00:28
Gina Haspel dodges questions but appears headed toward narrow confirmation.
Wed, 09/05/2018 - 22:25
The United States will be worse off once the smoke clears.
Wed, 09/05/2018 - 21:49
As a new outbreak surfaces in Africa, the only possible motive for ending America's anti-Ebola program is that Barack Obama started it.
Wed, 09/05/2018 - 19:45
In staffing and internal policies, he seems to be reversing trends of the Tillerson era that dispirited many diplomats.
Mon, 07/05/2018 - 23:16
What happens when the Saudi military's massive budget meets Iran's mastery of asymmetric warfare? Here's a preview.
Mon, 07/05/2018 - 19:01
A U.S. military vendor created a “ghost structure” to do business with Iran, yet the dollars keep rolling in.
Mon, 07/05/2018 - 14:24
Gina Haspel wanted to withdraw her nomination before the White House prevailed upon her.
Mon, 07/05/2018 - 13:00
It’s a sign of growing concern over Chinese influence operations in the United States.
Sat, 05/05/2018 - 00:38
Angela Merkel may have ceded her crown to France’s president. But neither can supplant Donald Trump.
Fri, 04/05/2018 - 22:13
An anti-regime alliance of rich and poor could be the key to ending clerical rule.
Fri, 04/05/2018 - 22:13
The mutual challenge of managing Pyongyang could offer Washington and Beijing the chance to get along.
Fri, 04/05/2018 - 20:58
It may not be a White House priority. But rising sea levels are critical to the service’s operations.
Fri, 04/05/2018 - 18:21
The weekly podcast: What a potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could look like.
Fri, 04/05/2018 - 18:20
Encouraging a coup in Caracas will give Russia and China a foothold in the United States’ backyard.
Fri, 04/05/2018 - 17:36
Will a letter sent by concerned lawmakers encourage leaders to change course or further polarize politics?
Fri, 04/05/2018 - 15:00
It’s not leadership or combat culture driving pilots out of the service.
Fri, 04/05/2018 - 01:53
It turns out not being attacked by the Islamic State is nothing to be proud of.
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