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Israel Delays Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

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Fox 32 Chicago
Cécile Shea

Cécile Shea unpacks the factors that may be holding up the potential deal between Israel and Hamas.

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As Living Memory of World War II Fades, Its Lessons Are Being Forgotten

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast reflects on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations.

A plane flies past during a commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
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US Foreign Policy

There Is No Such Thing as Good Nuclear Proliferation

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Politico Europe
Ivo H. Daalder

"America’s actions have long been running counter to Washington’s nonproliferation interests," writes Ivo Daalder.

A key artillery shell in Ukraine's fight against Russia, the 155 mm howitzer shell, is in production at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa.
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Defense and Security

Does the Madman Theory Actually Work?

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Foreign Policy
Daniel W. Drezner

"This time around, Trump might think he can pull it off even when the rest of the world does not," Daniel Drezner writes.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago
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US Foreign Policy

Jimmy Carter's Values-Based Foreign Policy Wasn't a Failure

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Carter should be seen as an important figure who highlighted the risks and rewards of boldly pursuing values over interests," Paul Poast writes.

 President Jimmy Carter meets with civic leaders from Georgia and Florida at the White House in Washington to explain his new Panama Canal treaty
Harvey Georges / AP
US Foreign Policy

As Long as There Is Territory to Fight Over, War Will Be with Us

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"War is persistent because the earth is finite," Paul Poast writes.

A Ukrainian national guard serviceman prepares to reload while firing towards Russian positions
Evgeniy Maloletka / AP
Global Politics

For the Rest of the World, Trump Is Already the US President

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

For foreign leaders, the US presidential transition to Donald Trump has already happened, Paul Poast writes—for better and for worse.

Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy pose before a meeting
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US Foreign Policy

Second Vote to Impeach South Korea’s Yoon ‘Much More Likely’ to Succeed

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Channel News Asia
Karl Friedhoff

"It seems that the PPP is now going to turn on him,” Karl Friedhoff says of the embattled leader's political party.

Karl Friedhoff appears on CNA Global Politics

How South Korea's Aspiring Autocrat Became a DC Darling

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Foreign Policy
Karl Friedhoff

Wonks loved Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign policy—and ignored his problems at home, Karl Friedhoff writes.

President Joe Biden reacts as South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol sings the song American Pie
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Global Politics

The Rebel Offensive in Syria Has Global Connections

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Embroiled in other conflicts, Russia and Iran are no longer in a position to provide the Assad regime with battlefield support, Paul Poast writes.

An image of Syrian President Bashar Assad, riddled with bullets, is seen on the facade of the provincial government office in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover
Omar Albam / AP
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