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Why is the United States Arming Taiwan?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. has maintained a delicate balance between not officially recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation and arming the island to fend off any Chinese aggression.

A photo collage of Joe Biden, U.S. soldiers, and the flag of Taiwan
Elizabeth Sokolich with AP photos
Defense and Security

Here's What You Can Read to Better Understand the Israel-Hamas War

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Global Insight by AJ Caughey

We compiled five expert lists of recommended reading from diverse authors, viewpoints, and backgrounds to help explain the history, context, and experiences shaping the war.

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What's Qatar's Role in the Israel-Hamas Negotiations?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

Despite its small size, Qatar has historically played an outsize role in negotiating with organizations or countries that the U.S. doesn’t have relations with.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, attend a meeting
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Defense and Security

How Cities Can Go Slow to Achieve Real Change

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Nonresident Fellow Sascha Haselmayer discusses his new book, which synthesizes the lessons he learned from his work with cities, governments, and NGOs.

City under construction
Nicolas J. Leclercq
Global Cities

Where in the World are US Military Deployed?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

In 2022, there were about 170,000 troops stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories, according to the Department of Defense. As of June 2023, there were over 30,000 troops stationed in the Middle East alone, before America expanded its military presence following Hamas' attack on Israel in October. 

An illustrated collage of Earth
Elizabeth Sokolich
Defense and Security

German Public Opinion Shifts After Hamas Attack, New Polling Shows

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Germans used to think Israel was more responsible for the conflict in the Middle East. Now they are more likely to blame Palestinians.

Silhouettes of three people against a gray sky with the German flag in the foreground
Michael Sohn / AP
Defense and Security

How Much Financial Assistance has the US Given Israel?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. and Israel have what has historically been called a “special relationship,” and the U.S. has given more money to Israel than any other country since 1946.

President Joe Biden is greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Evan Vucci / AP
Defense and Security

How much Financial Assistance has the US Given the Palestinian Territories?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. is among the top donors to a United Nations agency that runs Palestinian refugee camps.  

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, left, and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat shake hands
Ron Edmonds / AP
Defense and Security

The Cost of Shein and Temu's Low Prices

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

A June congressional report revealed the two companies are taking advantage of a U.S. shipping provision that allows them to avoid paying tariffs on orders and to “circumvent” a U.S. law that aims to protect Uyghurs in China from being forced to produce cotton products.

An illustrated collage of a Shein package and a Temu package
Elizabeth Sokolich
Culture

A Journalism Expert on the Language of war and How to Get Trustworthy News

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Global Insight by Laura Adamczyk

Interview with Aly Colón about language, how readers can get the most balanced coverage of a crisis like the Hamas-Israel war, and what 'objectivity' means.

Keren, mother of Mia Schem and representatives of the families of the abducted and missing persons held by Hamas militants in Gaza hold a press conference following the release of a video by Hamas, in which the 21-year-old Israeli woman is seen.
Ohad Zwigenberg / AP
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