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The U.S. is expanding its military presence near Israel and Gaza. There were more than 170,000 troops stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories as of 2022.

"The West needs to contemplate a world in which the conflict continues with neither victory nor peace in sight," Ivo Daalder and James Goldgeier write.

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Geographically targeted economic development strategies can serve as an antidote to political extremism in formerly industrial regions.

Fifty years ago, US President Richard Nixon traveled to China and established the basis for a normalization of relations between the two powers. Are we due for another transformation?

The prestige and popularity of the World Cup is a political force beyond any nation's control, writes Chris Morris

We need smart and efficient food systems to preserve the Earth—are young people the silver bullet?

As US President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit, here’s what to know about US attitudes toward the alliance.