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In taking Syria off state sponsor of terrorism list, US is putting its faith in al‑Qaida alumni – that presents risks and opportunities
Syria was among the first nations to be added to the State Department’s proscribed list. It has been removed under the rule of a former al-Qaida-affiliated militant.
How Imperial Japan turned to the sardine to help build a war machine
Dynamite made from fish oil was one weapon deployed by an assertive Japan in the early 20th century
Crocodiles as prison guards: Israeli moat plan dehumanizes Palestinian prisoners
A court injunction has slowed plans to build a crocodile moat at a facility holding Palestinian prisoners. But Israeli government hard-liners are pushing ahead.
The race for a new UN chief comes at a historically fraught time – the choice will be vital and significant, just don’t expect a savior
The UN Security Council calls the shots when it comes to appointing the body’s chief – which means 5 permanent members have an outsized say on the matter.
A new Houthi front and expanded Iranian attacks risk sinking Gulf nations’ choke‑point workaround and widening shipping risks
The ongoing war in Iran has created an expanding zone of risk for shipping, including for Saudi Arabia’s strategy of redirecting oil exports away from Hormuz.
Why targeting guerrilla groups and cartels doesn’t stop violence in Latin America – but focusing on geography might
Study suggests long-practiced strategy of taking out the heads of drug cartels may be missing underlying predictors of crime.
Revolving door at 10 Downing St. is weakening the special relationship between UK and US
The days of long-established relationships between the UK prime minister and the US president are long gone.
How trains can transform Persian Gulf politics and global security
Once completed, the 2,177-kilometer GCC Railway will connect six Gulf kingdoms and provide alternative routes to Europe and Asia.
After Ceuta, Europe is once again mired in migration chaos of its own making
Anti-immigration critics seized on the Ceuta migrant situation as evidence of the failure of soft policies, but in reality the bloc has become far more restrictionist in the past decade.
Gaza’s ‘road map’ is driven by Trump, but reluctant passengers and serious potholes could derail pathway to peace
Hamas sees disarmament as parallel to Israeli withdrawal from Gaza; Israel says no withdrawal before complete disarmament.