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Deadly US Sanctions Are Exacerbating the Pandemic Globally
Biden has perpetuated the United States’ unilateral blockades, which often prevent countries from purchasing medicines.
Biden and Other Democrats Helped Colin Powell Spread George W. Bush’s Iraq Lies
Leading Democrats continue to side with the GOP on foreign policy rationalized through demonstrably false statements.
Ascendant Democratic Warhawk Wants to Pre-Authorize War With China
Rep. Elaine Luria is rapidly gaining foreign policy influence in the Democratic caucus.
Corruption and Drug Trade Fueled Honduran Migration to US
Adriana Beltrán says the instability in Honduras today is directly linked to the U.S.-backed coup of 2009.
North Korea’s Missile Tests Aren’t Surprising. Biden Has Been Fueling Tensions.
North Korea’s latest missile tests should be a wake-up call for the U.S. to officially end the 71-year-long Korean War.
After Spending Trillions on War, US Gives Just $64 Million in Aid to Afghanistan
The U.S. pledge amounted to about 10 percent of the UN's original request on Monday.
Biden Can Avoid Being Defined by Afghanistan If He Learns the Lessons of History
Dwight Eisenhower, Gerald Ford and JFK all survived foreign policy disasters — and Biden can too. The key is honesty.
Deadly US Air War in Afghanistan Helped Taliban Gain New Recruits
Biden's Monday remarks focused on "the decision to end the war" and ignored criticism about his abandonment of Afghans.
US Policy Toward Afghanistan Was a Recipe for Collapse From the Start
In recognizing brutal Taliban violence, let’s not argue the Afghanistan War should have been longer or more forceful.
Haitian Activist Says It’s Not Up to the US to Determine Haiti’s Prime Minister
Over the weekend, the U.S. threw its support behind Ariel Henry, who has been sworn in as Haiti's new prime minister.