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Iran’s New Uprising Marks A Turning Point
The most recent protests in Iran mark a significant turning point for the nation, argues Professor Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam.
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North Korea’s Olympic Charm Offensive
Is Kim Jong-un’s Olympic olive branch a strategy to break the isolation caused by its nuclear and missile advancements?
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Is Aung San Suu Kyi Silent in the Face of Myanmar Atrocities?
Brookings Institution scholar Lex Rieffel weighs in on the crisis in Myanmar and the position that Aung San Suu Kyi...
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Beyond Trump’s Words: Considering the Plight of Black and Brown Immigrants in America
The contemporary conversation on immigration to the US still lacks the discussion about the particular struggle that immigrants experience in...
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Opening the US Offshore: A Bipartisan ‘No’ with Bigger Meaning
A new proposal from the Trump Administration aims to open up a massive swath of land off of America's coasts...
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Trump’s Insults Pour Salt in Wounds of Haitians Healing After Succession of Disasters
President Trump’s reputed words remind us that Haitians have long been held at fault for cataclysms not of their own...
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Fragile Immigration Statuses Break in Trump Era
Since Trump took office, his administration has been targeting immigrants authorized to stay in the country and those considered a...
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Now is Not the Time to Call for Trump’s Impeachment
Democrats have been calling for the impeachment of President Trump due to his bombastic comments and ties to Russia, but...
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Jerusalem: Legitimizing Division and Dismissing Diversity
Israel has in fact controlled Jerusalem for decades, creating further divisions in the city it wants to “unite.” Trump's decision...
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Are Allies Ripping off America?
Continued American military presence around the world has drawn vigorous criticism from Trump, who questioned the U.S. security commitment to...
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With Jerusalem Decision, Anti-Western Fervor Sweeps up Turkey
People in Turkey are currently swept up in nationalistic fervor, whipped up by country's populist president Erdogan, following Trump's Jerusalem...
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The Ticking Time Bomb of Jerusalem
Trump's Jerusalem move detracted attention away from the so-called Russia-gate at home but has simultaneously further exposed his blinkered approach.
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The Jerusalem Question in a Regional Context
Recognition of Jerusalem is significant since it is not just a city of historical importance, but also a site of...
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Recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital: Maintaining and Violating Status Quo
Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is nothing more than a recognition of reality -- reactions may yet create...
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Israel to Pay for Trump’s Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Its Capital
The controversial step by US President Donald Trump will have its price, and Israel most certainly will have to pay...
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Trump’s ‘America First’ Will Hurt US Interests
There is nothing wrong about protecting U.S. national interests. But the Trump administration doesn't know what constitutes a U.S. foreign...
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Puerto Rico’s Credibility Gap Starts to Bite
The disaster recovery in Puerto Rico after Maria has been marred by slow response and endless controversies that have tarnished...
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Saudi Arabia’s Development Plans and the Perils of Dreaming Big
By hitching their economic diversification plans to a handful of headline-grabbing mega-projects, the Saudi government is charting a risky course.
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No Country is as Well-Qualified as US to Promote Democracy
Instead of actively advocating for rights, Trump has sought to praise the dubious moral leadership of those who have presided...
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Trump’s Views on Dictators go far Beyond Strategic Support
The United States has long had a history of supporting dictatorships for strategic reasons. But Trump's praise for tyrants is...
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