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The Trump Administration Just Threw Out America’s Rules for Cyberweapons

Tue, 21/08/2018 - 19:35
U.S. cyberstrategy needs updating, but this isn’t the way to do it.

Labour’s New Anti-Semitism Has Disturbingly Old Roots

Tue, 21/08/2018 - 17:17
Different strains of bigotry have come together under Jeremy Corbyn, and he can't fix it.

Turkey’s Losing Economic War

Tue, 21/08/2018 - 12:38
Ankara blames Washington for its financial troubles, but it is fighting the wrong enemy.

The Death of the Gentle Peacemaker

Mon, 20/08/2018 - 20:29
Kofi Annan was the epitome of international diplomacy—which is why he was both an inspiration and a disappointment.

The Rise and Fall of Soft Power

Mon, 20/08/2018 - 19:25
Joseph Nye’s concept lost relevance, but China could bring it back.

Europe’s Donald Can Fight Dirty, Too

Mon, 20/08/2018 - 18:10
Donald Tusk is the mild-mannered president of a quiet EU institution—and the West’s loudest voice against populism.

Security Brief: Trump Cancels Military Parade; Erik Prince Reups Plan to Privatize Afghan War

Mon, 20/08/2018 - 14:31
Catch up on everything you need to know about Trump’s $92 million military parade, the Blackwater founder’s proposal to privatize the war in Afghanistan, North Korea’s demands for a declaration to end the Korean War, and more.

America’s Anxiety of Influence

Sat, 18/08/2018 - 01:14
The power of the United States is declining—and that's nothing to worry about.

UNRWA Has Changed the Definition of Refugee

Sat, 18/08/2018 - 01:00
The U.N.'s agency for Palestinians should stop playing word games and do its job.

Trump Escalates Feud With Former CIA Chief Brennan

Sat, 18/08/2018 - 00:36
Four questions on security clearances and their value in Washington.

U.S. Lawmakers Press Pompeo to Fix Policy for Diplomat Families

Fri, 17/08/2018 - 22:37
The State Department has scaled back benefits to family members with special needs.

He Didn’t Know the Klan Handshake. It Almost Cost Him His Life.

Fri, 17/08/2018 - 21:33
On our podcast: Journalist Vegas Tenold describes the six years he spent with white supremacists.

Hollywood Has No Time for Crazy Poor Asians

Fri, 17/08/2018 - 10:16
Asian-American politics don't translate on screen into sensitivity to Singapore's real issues.

Pompeo’s Iran Strategy Gets New Team

Thu, 16/08/2018 - 23:44
The new Iran Action Group reassigns one of the most powerful behind-the-scenes officials at the State Department to work on Iran full time.

Europe Needs Its Own Charles de Gaulle

Thu, 16/08/2018 - 19:13
There’s nothing wrong with today’s European Union that France’s legendary 20th-century leader didn’t see coming—and didn’t try to fix when he had the chance.

Consumer Drones Are Propaganda Tools, Not Killing Machines

Thu, 16/08/2018 - 16:00
The Maduro attack shows that the threat of drones in private hands is all smoke and noise.

The U.N. Can’t Bring Peace to the Central African Republic

Thu, 16/08/2018 - 14:21
But it can help solve local conflicts. Here’s how.

Trump Will Regret Changing His Mind About Qatar

Thu, 16/08/2018 - 02:56
The United States has the leverage needed to prevent Qatar from cozying up to Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood—if it’s willing to use it.

Iran Is Throwing a Tantrum but Wants a Deal

Thu, 16/08/2018 - 00:12
Despite its defiant warnings, Tehran will eventually negotiate with Donald Trump—as long as Vladimir Putin mediates.

Botched CIA Communications System Helped Blow Cover of Chinese Agents

Wed, 15/08/2018 - 23:13
The number of informants executed in the debacle is higher than initially thought.

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