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What should the US do to protect NATO allies while managing its relationship with Russia?

The Wall Street Journal and CBS News reported CIA Director John Ratcliffe aimed to dissuade Russia from attacking NATO members amid US intelligence assessments that Moscow could seek to test the alliance

How should countries respond when leaders accuse each other of serious issues like antisemitism?

The sharp words from the Israeli leader came as Türkiye sought an international arrest warrant for Netanyahu, accusing him of "genocide" linked to Israel's interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza

How can leaders better understand the needs of people affected by conflict when making their plans?

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu Alkas CAIRO/GAZA, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Palestinians in Gaza said on Monday Donald Trump's touting of a deal aimed at disarming Hamas and ending the war was out of touch with their worsening reality, after Israel killed 18 people in one of the deadliest days since a ceasefire last year. The U.S. president on Thursday declared "a major milestone" towards implementing the Gaza peace plan agreed last October, saying that Hamas would disarm and Israel would withdraw in phases

What are the possible benefits and risks of the US lifting Syria's terrorism designation?

The Trump administration is expected to rescind the label on Monday, a US official said

What are the benefits and risks of countries using AI for defense and military purposes?

What are the different views on how the West Bank settlement project affects peace in the region?

France, Italy, Britain and Germany criticised Israel’s plan to build more than 1,200 homes in the West Bank, calling for the plans to be withdrawn and settlement expansion to end

What are the potential effects of US sanctions on the International Criminal Court's ability to pursue justice?

The sanctions come a month after Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed to dismantle the court "brick by brick."