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Despite White House-brokered accords, the war in eastern Congo is getting worse
The agreement highlights a wider global trend to diversify markets away from the United States
The targeting of two top generals bodes poorly for China’s military readiness
Interfering in Latin American affairs is Washington’s bread and butter
Protests, legal challenges, and bipartisan backlash are converging on the administration’s tactics
He has boosted the private sector and fired tens of thousands of civil servants
Renee Good and Alex Pretti’s killings in Minneapolis have brought back memories of government escalation
Blaise Metreweli is revamping the legendary MI6 for an era of conflict in Europe
The next round could be bigger and uglier than last year’s 12-day war
A 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia offers a key to understanding how Trump’s adventurism plays out
Trilateral discussions among Russia, Ukraine, and the United States show little sign of compromise from Moscow
Options range from targeted tariffs to selling off U.S. debt—but they’re risky