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Economy|Environment|Political|US

The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’

The US produces more oil today than any other country, and there is no clear emergency on the scale of the energy crises of the 1970s. But there are some causes for concern.

The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’
Americas|Political|US|World

Trump’s tariff threats fit a growing global phenomenon: hardball migration diplomacy

Trump isn’t alone in using tariffs, travel bans and sanctions to make countries play ball on deportations. But the other side of migration diplomacy can be incentives for countries willing to take on refugees.

Trump’s tariff threats fit a growing global phenomenon: hardball migration diplomacy
News|US|World

Ransom or realism? A closer look at Biden’s prisoner swap deal with Iran

The hostage swap between the U.S. and Iran may be an important step in a new nuclear deal between the West and Iran.

Ransom or realism? A closer look at Biden’s prisoner swap deal with Iran
Africa|MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure

With Morocco, there’s stronger bureaucracy, and in Libya, authorities are weaker. But, as a scholar who has worked in both countries explains, the results are the same: not enough aid getting through.

Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure
Crime|News|World

Azerbaijan's use of force in Nagorno-Karabakh risks undermining key international norms, signaling to dictators that might makes right

Violence has caused thousands to flee the Armenian-populated enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh amid anger over perceived lack of action from Washington or the international community.

Azerbaijan's use of force in Nagorno-Karabakh risks undermining key international norms, signaling to dictators that might makes right
Election|News|Political|US

As national political omens go, Republicans sought middle ground on abortion in Virginia − and still lost the state legislature

Democrats regained the Virginia legislature in the 2023 election, and that spells trouble for Republicans seeking to win the White House in 2024.

As national political omens go, Republicans sought middle ground on abortion in Virginia − and still lost the state legislature
Africa|News|World

'You reach a point where you have nothing. You will just die' – in East African refugee camps, food scarcity is a mortal concern

Budget cuts have resulted in increased hunger in camps in Uganda, Burundi and Kenya that house refugees from across the region.

'You reach a point where you have nothing. You will just die' – in East African refugee camps, food scarcity is a mortal concern
MidEast|News|World

Israel's mass displacement of Gazans fits strategy of using migration as a tool of war

Mass forced movement of people has been used in conflicts to serve three goals: population control, territorial expansion and as a sorting mechanism. All three could be in play in Gaza.

Israel's mass displacement of Gazans fits strategy of using migration as a tool of war
News

Release of Alberto Fujimori in Peru rekindles fears of backsliding on human rights

The former Peruvian strongman appeared frail as he left prison. But his influence on politics remains strong.

Release of Alberto Fujimori in Peru rekindles fears of backsliding on human rights
Europe|News|Political|World

What latest polling says about the mood in Ukraine – and the desire to remain optimistic amid the suffering

As war drags on, more Ukrainians say that they are prepared to negotiate – but the majority still reject any deal with Russia.

What latest polling says about the mood in Ukraine – and the desire to remain optimistic amid the suffering
MidEast|News|World

Funding for refugees has long been politicized − punitive action against UNRWA and Palestinians fits that pattern

The US is among more than a dozen countries to freeze funding to UN agency providing aid to displaced Gazans over allegations of complicity in the Oct. 7 attack.

Funding for refugees has long been politicized − punitive action against UNRWA and Palestinians fits that pattern
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Why the United States needs NATO – 3 things to know

Donald Trump has threatened to not defend some NATO countries if Russia attacks them. But the US also benefits from the power that NATO gives it, as well as the stability it helped create in Europe.

Why the United States needs NATO – 3 things to know
Europe|News|World

EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers

The proposed EU asylum and migration reforms focus on securing borders and making it easier to deport people, with little protection for migrants and asylum seekers.

EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers
Europe|News

Emigration: The hidden catalyst behind the rise of the radical right in Europe’s depopulating regions

Researchers find a relationship between population declines in rural areas and support for populist radical right parties in 28 EU countries.

Emigration: The hidden catalyst behind the rise of the radical right in Europe’s depopulating regions
Election|News|US

Can a political party get any attention when its rival holds a national convention? Yes, but it’s not easy

The best an opposing party can hope for during convention week is some sort of misfire. But those are rare in this era of scripted conventions designed to minimize controversy.

Can a political party get any attention when its rival holds a national convention? Yes, but it’s not easy
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Israeli actions have the cover of ‘moral hazard’ − a touch of ambiguity might give US pressure greater weight

Washington has had little luck in its calls for de-escalation in the Middle East. Is America’s ‘ironclad’ support for Israel part of the problem?

Israeli actions have the cover of ‘moral hazard’ − a touch of ambiguity might give US pressure greater weight
MidEast|News|World

A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement

A year on from the Hamas attacks and Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza, new fronts of fighting are creating another generation of displaced people across the region.

A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement
MidEast|World

Israel’s ban on UNRWA continues a pattern of politicizing Palestinian refugee aid – and puts millions of lives at risk

Millions of Palestinian refugees are set to suffer as a result of banning the UN agency, piling pressure on the US, which has warned of ‘consequences.’

Israel’s ban on UNRWA continues a pattern of politicizing Palestinian refugee aid – and puts millions of lives at risk
Economy|Political|US

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

The OMB is like the government’s central nervous system – it, and its director, are at the center of pretty much everything.

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

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