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Pope Francis
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Pope Francis was often mocked for railing against current wars

From Gaza to Ukraine, the Pontiff was consistent in his pursuit of peace, which drew fire from certain sectors

Pope Francis' legacy of inter-faith diplomacy
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Pope Francis' legacy of inter-faith diplomacy

After similar outreach to Sunnis, the pontiff's 2021 meeting with Shia's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani transcended boundaries and fostered co-existence

Trump tariffs Asia Japan
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How Trump tariffs are affecting allies, frenemies, adversaries

Every corner of the planet is feeling the shock, but some are facing more peril than others.

arrest free speech
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Does Vance’s free speech defense in Munich not apply here?

The vice president scolded Europe for ideological censorship, warning of the ‘threat within.’ Time we look in the mirror.

Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine
Military Industrial Complex

More nukes = more problems

A recent report says the US should ditch new development and focus deterrence strategy on sub-based weapons

Saint Augustine Hippo
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Philosopher saints Augustine, Aquinas guide US grand strategy

Prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance — all necessary for a policy of restraint