“Victory” could be elusive for Trump in Afghanistan
Afghanistan will likely frustrate U.S. President Donald Trump, whose “new” strategy to achieve victory there sounds all too familiar.
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Russia poses unconventional threat to the West
Donald Trump shocked Europeans when he called NATO “obsolete.” But the threat the continent faces from Russia is not conventional war.
Read moreOur global liberal order is in the balance
The post-war liberal order is at risk in the U.S. and Europe, with Russia and China challenging American dominance. The stakes for our economies, security, democracy and civil society could not be higher.
Read moreU.S. election & America’s role in the world
This U.S. election is calling into question some of the underpinnings of the post-war global order. Whoever wins will have to address grievances shared on both sides of the Atlantic.
Read moreTurkey’s move against Kurds alters Syrian conflict
Turkey’s first ground intervention in Syria’s war aims to prevent an independent Kurdish state and changes the dynamics in the five-year-old conflict.
Read moreIt’s time for the West to stand by Turkey
Turkey’s incursion into Syria illustrates the cardinal role Ankara can play in resolving the protracted conflict. It’s time for Western leaders to acknowledge Turkey’s challenges and contributions.
Read moreU.S. missiles recall Cold War tensions
NATO defense missiles near Russia’s border have angered Vladimir Putin. Is the U.S. missile system the solution in today’s uncertain world?
Read moreWhy Ukraine Matters
The conflict in Ukraine has propelled U.S.-Russian relations to their lowest point since the Cold War and soured Russia’s ties with Europe. It deserves our attention.
Read moreBein’ cool, playin’ the quiz
Being cool and intelligent is not easy. News-Decoder can help.
Read moreFilling the knowledge gap
We all have biases, but it’s important to understand viewpoints different from our own. Here’s how to avoid falling into the wolf trap.
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