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The Myths and Realities of European Security in a Post-INF World

Dominik P. Jankowski Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

On Feb. 2, the U.S. formally declared its intention to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces, or INF, treaty. The formal termination of the treaty will have wide-ranging implications for European security, the U.S. military force posture in Europe, NATO deterrence and defense policy, and arms control.

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Bukele’s Election Represents a New Era in El Salvador—and a Chance for Trump

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

The Army’s Iraq War Study Shows Truth-Telling Is Still Possible in Washington

Ellen Laipson Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

China Note

Under Pressure, Turkey Breaks Its Silence on China’s Mass Detention of Uighurs

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Q&A

In Bahrain’s ‘Facade Democracy,’ There Is No More Pretense of Political Openness

The Editors Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

Column

Will a Scandal and the Yellow Vest Crackdown Trip Up France’s Macron?

Judah Grunstein Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

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In Ukraine’s Donbas Region, Life Amid the Ravages of a Forgotten War

Natalie Vikhrov Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

Heavy fighting in eastern Ukraine has dropped off in recent years, but a low-intensity conflict, largely forgotten by the West, continues. So while the casualty toll is rising more slowly, the number of people affected by the conflict remains high, with few signs that things will change anytime soon.

‘Land Was a War Booty’: Colombia Confronts a Legacy of Mass Displacement

Mariana Palau Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

How Mali Is Pursuing Justice for a War That Never Really Ended

Anna Pujol-Mazzini Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019

The Roots of Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis—and Why It May Not Be Over

Jonathan Gorvett Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

The Liberal World Order Is Dying. What Comes Next?

Stewart M. Patrick Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019

In Context

Trump’s Border Speech Missed the Real Crisis in Central America

The Editors Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019

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United States

A Reality Check on Trans-Atlantic Relations in the Trump Era

Spencer P. Boyer Friday, Feb. 15, 2019

Europe

The Myths and Realities of European Security in a Post-INF World

Dominik P. Jankowski Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

Iran’s Problems Go Beyond the Current Hard Line From the U.S.

Clément Therme, Shifaa Alsairafi Friday, Feb. 15, 2019

Asia-Pacific

Under Pressure, Turkey Breaks Its Silence on China’s Mass Detention of Uighurs

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

The Americas

AMLO Promised a New Approach to Mexico’s Security Crisis. Is He Delivering?

The Editors Friday, Feb. 15, 2019

Africa

The New U.S. Africa Strategy Fixates on China While Mimicking Beijing’s Approach

Cornelia Tremann Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

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