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How to prevent the next Azerbaijan-Armenia war
Middle East

How to prevent the next Azerbaijan-Armenia war

There’s a chance to avert a brewing conflict over the so-called ‘Zankezur Corridor,’ particularly with US, EU help

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Europe

Will the war in Ukraine inevitably freeze?

With the conflict more likely than not headed for stalemate, how long can the US maintain support in the absence of negotiations?

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Europe

A window has opened to end the war in Ukraine

A ceasefire now followed by rigorous diplomacy could prevent the conflict from carrying on indefinitely.

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Global Crises

An opportunity to energize multinational diplomacy on Syria

An upcoming UN report will show whether a US-Russian agreement on providing humanitarian aid is working.

The United States needs a new Syria policy
Middle East

The United States needs a new Syria policy

Why lifting sanctions is a controversial, but realistic, approach after nine years of failure.