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Well, that escalated quickly
The US assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani heaps substantial tension onto an already very tense US-Iranian relationship.
Derek Davison
Jan 3, 2020
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The American Empire and Existential Enemies
Since its emergence in the middle of the twentieth century, the American Empire has been fueled by the search for an enemy.
Daniel Bessner
Sep 7, 2020
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The End of Mass Politics
If Americans feel disconnected from their government and their communities, perhaps that's because they are.
Daniel Bessner
Jan 5, 2022
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Ukraine update
War it is. How much war remains to be seen.
Derek Davison
Feb 24, 2022
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Five Ways Not to Analyze War
The militarism of US foreign policy makes analyzing and understanding conflict an imperative part of any reform effort. But bad analysis is rampant…
Alex Thurston
May 17, 2021
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Ukraine roundup: February 26 2022
As the title says, this is just about Ukraine
Derek Davison
Feb 27, 2022
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World roundup: August 24 2022
Stories from Thailand, Ethiopia, Ukraine, and more
Derek Davison
Aug 25, 2022
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World roundup: September 21 2022
Stories from Iran, Somalia, Ukraine, and elsewhere
Derek Davison
Sep 22, 2022
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World roundup: August 31 2022
Stories from Iraq, Ethiopia, Russia, and more
Derek Davison
Sep 1, 2022
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World roundup: September 14 2022
Stories from Armenia, Somalia, Sweden, and elsewhere
Derek Davison
Sep 15, 2022
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World roundup: November 9 2022
Stories from Jordan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, and elsewhere
Derek Davison
Nov 10, 2022
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Misunderstanding the Taliban
Whether the Western press, or the foreign policy establishment, want to admit it or not, the Taliban are not one-dimensional and they are not alien to…
Alex Thurston
Sep 1, 2021
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