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International Affairs
Foreign policy, geopolitics, alliances, and the global events reshaping American interests abroad.
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Trump Picks Rep. Wesley Hunt as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
President Trump has nominated Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, filling a post vacant si
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Petraeus, Johnson Escape Russian Drone Strike on Ukrainian Railway
Former CIA Director David Petraeus and former UK PM Boris Johnson narrowly avoided a Russian drone attack on Ukraine's r
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China rebukes Anthropic CEO's call for AI restrictions
China's foreign ministry rejected Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for tighter AI curbs, urging global cooperation inst
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US-Canada Trade War Escalates as Tariffs Bite and Alliances Strain
The US-Canada trade war has escalated with 50% tariffs, risking economic damage and straining North American unity as NA
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9/11's Legacy: How the Attacks Reshaped America's Global Strategy
A quarter-century after 9/11, Stuart Gottlieb analyzes the enduring shifts in American foreign policy, from treating ter
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UK-US Security Ties Remain Vital 25 Years After 9/11
British Ambassador Sir Christian Turner marks 25 years since 9/11, emphasizing the enduring strength of UK-US security c
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Super El Niño odds surge past 90%, threatening global disruptions
The Climate Prediction Center now sees a >90% chance of a 'super' El Niño, potentially the strongest since 1950. Beyond
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Sinjar genocide legacy: Early action, local trust key to prevention
A decade after the Sinjar genocide, Cudi Zerey argues that early warnings must translate into action, and protection mus
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Sinjar Genocide at 10: Why Global Protection Still Fails the Yazidis
A decade after ISIS's genocide against the Yazidis in Sinjar, Cudi Zerey contends that the world still fails to protect
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Trump Vows More Iran Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Spike
President Trump warned of more strikes against Iran as oil prices surged past $100 a barrel, with Tehran claiming attack
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Canada's tariff restraint masks a nickel supply chain risk for Washington
Canada's counter-tariffs exclude nickel, but the U.S. remains vulnerable due to a lack of domestic processing. Washingto
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Venezuela's Oil Deal Advances, but Maduro's Grip Remains a Hurdle
The US-Venezuela oil deal offers economic gains, but Maduro's regime still blocks democratic progress. Officials and opp