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QiOSK

At 95, William Luers never stopped believing in a US-Iran détente

The career diplomat died Saturday, but he left a legacy, and a playbook for peace

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QiOSK

Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Republicans support talks with Iran

As meetings with Tehran continue, there's bipartisan support for a negotiated deal on its nuclear program

Steve Witkoff
QiOSK

Trump envoy calls out neocons pushing for war with Iran

'They give no consideration whatsoever on what the consequences are on that'

Donald Trump
Europe

Ukraine and Europe can't afford to refuse Trump's peace plan

It's actually common sense, including putting Crimea on the table

Pope Francis' legacy of inter-faith diplomacy
Global Crises

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

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Asia-Pacific

Vietnam's fortunes actually take a dramatic turn, and not for worst

For the US, maintaining robust relations with Hanoi are paramount for maintaining influence in the South China Sea