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Millions of Afghans Face Starvation as US and the West Freeze Government Funds
Afghanistan fell into an economic crisis after Western countries froze all its funds following the Taliban takeover.
Support for Nuclear Ban Treaty Is Rising. Nuclear Nations Are on the Defensive.
The nine nuclear-dependent nations and their supporters face a future in which they will be increasingly isolated.
In Alarmist Turn, NATO Is Increasingly Positioning Itself in Opposition to China
The U.S.'s call for NATO to expand into the Pacific will heighten the risk of a dangerous confrontation with China.
Democrats Are Shifting on Foreign Policy – But Not Far Enough to End War
Though their rhetoric has shifted left, many Democrats do not wish to disrupt the tradition of U.S. global leadership.
Trump Met With Turkey’s Dictator to Distract From Impeachment
President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed on little besides each other.
Civilians Work Toward Peace in Wartime Afghanistan
As U.S.-Taliban negotiations crumble, Afghan citizens pursue their daily work toward peace.
As NATO Marks 70th Anniversary, Threat of Nuclear Confrontation Grows
President Trump used the anniversary to push for NATO countries to increase military spending.
Trump’s Call for More NATO Military Spending Benefits US Weapons Manufacturers
On Tuesday, Trump demanded Germany and other NATO countries increase their military spending from 2 to 4 percent of GDP.
Shattering Europe? Why Trump’s Paris Fiasco Really Matters.
Trump's relationship with Europe is mired in vitriolic tweets, falsehoods and a fondness for far-right groups.
US Must Improve Relations With Russia and Challenge NATO Expansion
Noam Chomsky discusses US-Russia relations.