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Turkish, Saudi, Swiss, Chinese leaders mediate Ukraine-Russia talks
GENEVA, July 15 — The mechanics of peace in Ukraine have involved a number of mediators. On closer…
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Historical Context: Russia’s Arctic Military Buildup Since 2014
MOSCOW, July 15 — The vast, frozen expanse of the Russian Arctic, for years a theatre of steady…
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Russia’s Arctic Strategy: Why Its Northern Flank Matters
MURMANSK, July 15 — Against this backdrop of rising global competition for influence in the High North, Russia’s…
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Ukraine’s NATO Membership Bid Lacks Clear Path Forward
KYIV, July 15 — The shift is this: after years of aspirational statements and alliance summit declarations, Ukraine…
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From Minsk to Istanbul: The Anatomy of Failed Ukraine Peace Talks
KYIV, July 15 — Against this backdrop of a grinding war that has reshaped the European security order,…
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Finland and Sweden’s NATO entry bolsters Arctic defense with longest Russia border
HELSINKI, July 15 — Against this backdrop of a transformed European security landscape, NATO’s footprint in the Arctic…
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International Sanctions on Russia: Impact and Effectiveness by 2025
BRUSSELS, July 15 — The United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and other allied nations have…
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Russia Prioritizes Arctic for Strategic Military and Economic Gains
MOSCOW, July 15 — The mechanics of Russia’s Arctic policy have long rested on a simple calculation: control…
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Iran’s Nuclear Program: Enrichment Levels and International Scrutiny
TEHRAN, July 15 — The International Atomic Energy Agency’s latest assessments continue to place Iran’s nuclear program at…
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Diplomatic Fault Lines Surface as Security Council Convenes on Strikes
UNITED NATIONS, July 15 — The United States military strikes against Iran have drawn varied international reactions, with…
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Dmytro Kuleba: Ukraine’s top diplomat who led maritime campaign
KYIV, July 15 — Dmytro Kuleba, who has served as Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since March 4,…
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NATO Backs Ukraine Since 2022 Amid War, Expands Alliance
BRUSSELS, July 15 — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, born from the aftermath of World War II and…
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Western Sanctions Target $300 Billion in Russian Assets
MOSCOW, July 15 — The economic impact of Western sanctions on Russia has produced a mixed record of…
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Key Milestones in 2025 and Beyond for Collision Course
MANILA, July 15 — Two years after Amazon launched its first prototype satellites, the company’s Project Kuiper is…
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Russia’s Lavrov Condemns Ukraine Black Sea Strikes as Piracy
MOSCOW, July 15 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has been a central figure in Moscow’s diplomatic posture…
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Putin’s Long Rule: Power Centralization, Opposition Suppression, and Media Control
MOSCOW, July 15 — The mechanics of Vladimir Putin’s political survival have always followed a clear playbook: consolidate…
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Ali Shamkhani: From Defense Minister to Nuclear Negotiator
TEHRAN, July 15 — For more than a decade, one figure sat at the center of Iran’s most…
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Strait of Hormuz remains critical flashpoint in US-Iran tensions
MANAMA, July 15 — The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway bordered by Iran to the north and…
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Omar Torrijos negotiated 1977 Canal treaties with Carter
PANAMA CITY, July 15 — The legacy of Omar Torrijos, the Panamanian military leader who negotiated the return…
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Historic treaties ensure Panama Canal’s permanent neutrality
PANAMA CITY, July 15 — The Torrijos-Carter Treaties, signed nearly five decades ago, remain a cornerstone of U.S.-Panama…
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What Happens Next: U.S. Maritime Policy and Alternatives to the Fee
WASHINGTON, July 14 — The figure that matters for the U.S. Fifth Fleet is roughly $1.5 billion annually.…
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Singapore Land Authority, Arts Council face lease scrutiny
SINGAPORE, July 14 — The Gillman Barracks arts precinct faces an uncertain future beyond 2030. The site, owned…
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Trump-era Strait of Hormuz fee proposal stalls in review
WASHINGTON, July 14 — A proposal to charge commercial vessels for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, first floated…
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Biden Administration Reverses Course on Strait Shipping Fee
WASHINGTON, July 14 — President Donald Trump has decided to abandon a proposed fee on cargo ships transiting…
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