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With the US government seemingly heading toward a potentially painful federal shutdown, a scholar explains why such events never occur in the UK.
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.
From immigration and federal spending to Ukraine and the state of American schools, eight GOP presidential candidates had a lot to say.
While a few Republican politicians have aligned with former President Donald Trump’s isolationist foreign policy position, most candidates continue to push for the traditional stance of engagement.
An analysis of over 1,000 headlines shows key differences in how US media portray the aggressors and victims in the two conflicts.
Leaders of the Western military alliance meet in Lithuania with the ongoing war in Ukraine as a backdrop.
China has provided Russia with economic support during the war in Ukraine. But Beijing may be concerned over recent events in Moscow.
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the attack on crucial civilian infrastructure. Experts explain what the incident means for future war plans, and for the safety of the affected region.
The UK leader’s visit to the US comes amid trouble at home, with low ratings for his Conservative Party. But don’t expect much joy for Sunak on trade or Northern Ireland.
A newly approved trade deal could be an opportunity to return Northern Ireland’s political attention to pressing issues of health care, housing, energy costs and inflation.
Three scholars examine the implications of the crisis roiling Israel as hundreds of thousands of people protest across country.
Results already in from the first direct leadership election in the UAW’s 88-year history present a sharply divided leadership.
An expert on Nigerian political history explains why the 2023 elections are unique and critical.
Israel’s most far-right and religious ruling coalition, which just assumed power, poses a profound threat to the country’s democratic institutions, from the courts to individual rights.
Zimbabwe, Turkey, Argentina, Pakistan and Nigeria all have presidential or general elections in 2023.
Polish authorities are investigating what they initially believed to be a Russian-made missile blast close to the border with Ukraine. Later, the country’s president said it was likely to have been an accident.
Israel’s longest serving and most politically resilient prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, returns to government with a new coalition, partnering with extreme-right parties. It could be his undoing.
The international response to the refugee crisis in Ukraine has been impressive. But humanitarian aid is falling short to help refugees in other countries such as Bangladesh, Yemen and Ethiopia.
Only months into the job, Prime Minister Liz Truss is on her way out already, leaving her government in search of a new leader and a way to regain public trust.
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Professor of Strategic Studies, Marine Corps University; Scholar-in-Residence, American University School of International Service
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Associate Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
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Professor of Comparative and Regional studies, American University School of International Service
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Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, American University School of International Service
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Adjunct Instructor, American University School of International Service
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Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
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Associate professor, American University School of International Service
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Associate Professor and Department Chair, Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations, American University School of International Service
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Provost Associate Professor, American University School of International Service
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Assistant Professor of International Service, American University School of International Service
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Associate Professor of International Service, American University School of International Service
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Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
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Senior Professorial Lecturer of Global Governance, Politics and Security, American University School of International Service
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Professor of Research in Environmental Policy, American University School of International Service
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Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, American University School of International Service
