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Latin America

As Rubio turns into punisher, Cubans wary of final blow

Despite talk of agreements, the Trump policy now appears bent on breaking the island while offering it 'aid'

U.S. soldiers Germany
Europe

Trump's troop withdrawals from Germany might backfire. Here's why.

Did Washington just deal away one of its critical tools of leverage with Russia?

Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit
Asia-Pacific

Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit

The meeting, however, offers a chance for a badly needed reset between the US and China — if they're willing to seize it

If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon
Middle East

If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon

Tel Aviv has controlled the talks from the beginning and as a result Hezbollah is stronger. Time for Washington to learn from history and take the reins.

Trump's cuts are pushing the UN out of Geneva. That may be a win.
Global Crises

Trump's cuts are pushing the UN out of Geneva. That may be a win.

Budget shortfalls could force the organization to move closer to the communities that it's meant to serve

gaza
Middle East

Israel's 'permanent security' quest is a policy with sinister implications

The goal of eliminating any potential or future threats, real or imaginary, will all but inevitably dehumanize and create new enemies