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What's at Stake as NATO Meets in Ankara

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As NATO leaders gather in Ankara this week, the alliance faces a myriad of security challenges unlike anything it has confronted in decades.With Russia's war against Ukraine raging on and instability [...] More

What Iran Wants and How It Can Still Fight

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance is touting success out of the latest round of talks in Switzerland focused on seeking a permanent end to the war in Iran. But despite his description of a “very, very [...] More

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