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Obama Administration Moves Toward Intervention in Syria as People Prepare for the Worst

Conflict & Justice

Secretary of State John Kerry says the US and the international community face a choice of historic consequence. That consequence is especially real for opposition activist Amer Al-Sadeq.

Hurricane Katrine — Superdome

How the Dutch are helping New Orleans stay dry

Arts, Culture & Media

Obama Pledges Greater Surveillance Transparency

Global Politics

Obama faces protest in South Africa, is unlikely to meet with ailing Mandela

Global Politics

Romney in Israel voices support for pre-emptive strike on Iran; offends Palestinians

Global Politics
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Informality and Power Politics: Barack Obama and Xi Jinping on the Ranch

Global Politics

The informality of the current meeting between President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping may tell us more about the leaders and their nations than a more stuffy affair.

Obama Visits Israel, Lauds An ‘Unbreakable Alliance’

Arts, Culture & Media

On the first day of President Obama’s three-day trip to Israel, he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showcased the bond between their two nations.

President Obama’s Trip to East-Asia Irks China

Arts, Culture & Media

President Obama arrived in Cambodia for an East-Asian summit Monday, just hours after making history by becoming the first US sitting president to visit Myanmar.

The Implications of the US Election for Israel

Global Politics

The World’s Matthew Bell reports on the implications of the election for Israel, and on support there for both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

Relevancy of Foreign Policy Debate Questioned

Arts, Culture & Media

The foreign policy issues that come up in presidential debates are not necessarily the ones that will be most relevant for the candidate who wins the election. That’s according to Boston Globe foreign affairs columnist Juliette Kayyem.

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