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ukraine crisis
July 1, 2022

Ignoring the ghosts of the ‘Great War’ — at our own peril

The NATO summit, as well as Lithuania’s moves on Kaliningrad, show that the lessons of WWI — its beginning and end — are lost on us.

by George Beebe
Russia
July 3, 2022

What was Putin doing in Tajikistan?

The visit came shortly after the top U.S. general in the region dropped by.

by Eurasianet
Military Industrial Complex
July 2, 2022

Both parties agree on one thing: More money for the military

Political divisions stand in the way of most legislation, but both sides of the aisle are happy to keep feeding the beast at the Pentagon.

by Gordon Adams
Iran Nuclear Deal
July 1, 2022

Another round of talks fail as the Iran nuclear deal appears to be slipping away

JCPOA opponents planted political poison pills to prevent reentering the deal and Biden is letting them get away with it.

by Daniel Larison

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QiOSK
July 1, 2022

Diplomacy Watch: A flurry of meetings, but little momentum for peace

After a week of high-level meetings in Europe the message from the West is clear: The war in Ukraine is not ending anytime soon.

by Connor Echols
NATO
June 30, 2022

NATO boasts unity but potential for division lies ahead

As the war in Ukraine drags on, already diverging camps in the Atlantic Alliance are likely to fracture further.

by Eldar Mamedov
QiOSK
June 29, 2022

Poll: China most influential power in Africa as US influence wanes

Responses suggest that Beijing’s investments are having a positive impact on perception.

by Connor Echols
Middle East
June 29, 2022

Wait, is there really a new US-led air defense alliance in the Middle East?

Israel claims a formal pact with Arab states has already stopped Iranian attacks. But congressional sources aren’t so sure.

by Connor Echols
ukraine crisis
June 29, 2022

How can the war in Ukraine end? Let’s count the ways.

The suffering and economic turmoil the Russian invasion is causing provides the moral incentive for finding a solution.

by Rajan Menon
military families
June 28, 2022

Defending the nation while desperate for a decent place to live

A housing crisis is hitting all Americans, but that’s no excuse for the US government to leave its military families struggling like this.

by Tevah Gevelber
Iran Nuclear Deal
June 28, 2022

How to overcome three obstacles to the Iran nuclear deal

With JCPOA talks restarting, European leaders must take their chance to prevent military escalation and further turmoil in energy markets.

by Ellie Geranmayeh
Foreign influence
June 28, 2022

The well-traveled road from member of Congress to foreign agent

Since 2000, nearly 100 former lawmakers have become lobbyists for countries like Saudi Arabia and China in Washington.

by Nick Cleveland-Stout and Ben Freeman
US military
June 27, 2022

Want ‘strategic thinkers’? You’ll have to transform the military culture

Some want to blame the war colleges but really they are just a product of the institution, which fosters the wrong skill sets.

by Gregory Foster
QiOSK
June 27, 2022

CIA ops, commandos in Ukraine: Can we just admit we are fighting this war?

‘No boots on the ground’ seems like an empty assurance considering this new report from the New York Times.

by Kelley Beaucar Vlahos
U.S.-China Relations
June 26, 2022

America’s best path for fighting Putinism goes through Beijing

Sino-Russian ties are on the rocks, and the West needs all the help it can get.

by John Feffer
Russia
June 25, 2022

Tensions flare between Russia and Kazakhstan over war in Ukraine

Just a few months ago, Russia intervened in Kazakhstan to help put down a popular revolt. But can the relationship between the two countries survive Russia’s assault on Ukraine?

by Joanna Lillis
QiOSK
June 24, 2022

Expert groups say Biden should show ‘political courage’ on Iran deal return

Many are wondering why the president is letting politics stand in the way of a sound nonproliferation agreement.

by Ben Armbruster
QiOSK
June 24, 2022

Earthquake poses test of US resistance to the Taliban

Will the administration take additional steps to help Afghanistan or sit on the sidelines because it won’t recognize the government?

by Adam Weinstein
QiOSK
June 24, 2022

Diplomacy Watch: How much is the US focused on it?

Your new weekly round-up of diplomatic efforts — what’s happening, what’s not — to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

by Connor Echols
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QiOSK

Diplomacy Watch: A flurry of meetings, but little momentum for peace
By Connor Echols
Poll: China most influential power in Africa as US influence wanes
By Connor Echols
CIA ops, commandos in Ukraine: Can we just admit we are fighting this war?
By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos
Expert groups say Biden should show ‘political courage’ on Iran deal return
By Ben Armbruster
Earthquake poses test of US resistance to the Taliban
By Adam Weinstein

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