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Europe

Protests lead to another president out the door in South Caucasus

Abkhazia's political crisis highlights a fragile balance between local identity and Russian influence

Trump blasts Bibi but says US would 'protect' Israel against Iran
Washington Politics

Trump blasts Bibi but says US would 'protect' Israel against Iran

In wide-ranging mainstream interview, the former president remains characteristically ambiguous about his foreign policy

Deja vu: Republicans fracturing over Ukraine, just like Korea
Washington Politics

Deja vu: Republicans fracturing over Ukraine, just like Korea

But unlike 1952, the dynamics aren't ripe today for an eventual return to a hawkish foreign policy consensus. Here's why.

Cheneys-scaled
Middle East

Loser Liz Cheney: We knew ye, and that was the problem

For 20 years she remained committed to using American power as a blunt force instrument, including torture and endless war.

Aipac
Middle East

AIPAC's new strategy: Spend millions on elections, don't mention Israel

The lobbying org's first foray into electoral politics has been marked by spending GOP megadonor dollars on Democratic primaries. Why?

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North America

Dr. Oz and the battle over the future of Islam in the GOP

With Trump’s blessing, Turkish-American pop doc faces off against the old anti-Muslim wing in the senate primary Tuesday.