As the battle for Mosul reaches its final stages and the White House reviews US military options for an assault on Raqqa, Islamic State’s stronghold in Syria, a decision point is fast approaching for the …
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The Beat World Wildlife Day Tomorrow is World Wildlife Day, and the UN Office of Drugs and Crime cut straight to the chase by highlighting the destructive effects of wildlife trafficking. After drugs, people and …
In a world of disarray, the Middle East stands apart. The post-World War I order is unravelling in much of the region. The people of Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya have paid an enormous price. …
As it prepares to enter the sprawling ancient quarter of Mosul, the Iraqi Army has shaken off the claims that it’s not willing to fight. The special-forces units leading the attack on the west of …
President Obama was a good ally. His agreement to take up to 1,250 refugees placed by us in the Pacific was as extraordinary as it was helpful. As ambassador in Washington I found a degree …