foreign policy
China rising: Outlines for the 21st century
June 27, 2017Trump has sent mixed signals as to what kind of relationship he wants with China, but the East Asian giant's growing influence won't be deterred by the new U.S. president.
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Venezuela: U.S.-backed destabilization campaign accelerates
April 28, 2017In a report to the U.S. Senate, the admiral in charge of U.S. Southern Command hinted that “instability” in Venezuela might force U.S. intervention at some point.
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Turkey’s President Erdogan seeks dictator-like power in referendum
April 6, 2017Erdogan is out to dismantle Turkey’s political system and empower himself to dismiss parliament, control the judiciary, and rule by decree.
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Are you watching Iraq? You should be
April 3, 2017The U.S. has been bombing Iraq for decades now, creating more terrorists than it’s killed. Extremists are flourishing; the same can’t be said for civilians now burying their dead in Mosul.
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Iran sanctions burden falls heavily on women
March 10, 2017Western leaders need to be aware that the sanctions placed on Iran are disastrous for women there.
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