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Asia-Pacific

No, Afghanistan has not become a 'staging ground for terrorists'

Thanks to the Washington Post blowing comments out of proportion, GOP critics of the withdrawal will use this exaggeration as a cudgel.

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Europe

The US will gain nothing by declaring Russia a terror state: experts

Observers say Pelosi’s suggested move may be cathartic but could do more harm than good in the long run.

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Global Crises

The War on Terror is a smashing success — for terror

Extremist groups have literally doubled since Congress passed the Authorization for the Use of Military Force in 2001.

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North America

Intelligence reorganization in the wake of 9/11 didn't make us any safer

If anything, bureaucratic and physical distance increased between agencies and lines became blurrier.

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Global Crises

It’s time to rethink US terrorism designations

The State Department’s terrorist lists have become politicized and counterproductive.

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Latin America

Putting Cuba on the terrorism list is unjustified and unwise

Quick action by President Biden to reverse this will go a long way to restoring an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.