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July 5, 2020

The dazzling rise and tragic fall of Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Nayef

A grim new chapter in the Saudi “Game of Thrones” battle for control of the kingdom appears to be underway, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepares corruption and disloyalty charges against his predecessor and onetime rival.
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Published on July 05, 2020 15:08

June 29, 2020

Trump doesn’t understand that Putin is in the payback business

His ignorance about Russia's history in Afghanistan is a liability.
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Published on June 29, 2020 16:21

June 25, 2020

America’s pandemic response doesn’t bode well for a potential cyberattack

The awful truth is that we don’t seem to have learned much yet from our mistakes.
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Published on June 25, 2020 15:51

June 23, 2020

Trump’s corrupt dealings with Turkey are some of the most startling stories in Bolton’s book

John Bolton’s memoir points to further White House rot.
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Published on June 23, 2020 17:06

Colombia se preparó bien para la pandemia, pero la región se tambalea

El presidente colombiano comenzó a implantar en marzo una serie de medidas que han logrado que su país se salve de parte de los estragos causados por la pandemia. Sin embargo, eso no ha ayudado a sus vecinos en la maltratada América Latina.
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Published on June 23, 2020 15:58

June 22, 2020

Colombia planned well for the pandemic. The region is reeling.

Latin America is at the trailing edge of this pandemic, but it’s taking a brutal blow.
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Published on June 22, 2020 13:01

June 18, 2020

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince uses travel restrictions to consolidate power

Potentially thousands of Saudis are subject to travel restrictions.
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Published on June 18, 2020 17:35

June 17, 2020

John Bolton’s book is full of startling revelations he should have told us sooner

The former national security adviser indicts Trump’s foreign policy, while painting himself as a hero.
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Published on June 17, 2020 19:07

June 11, 2020

Mike Pompeo offers a telling explanation for why he fired Steve Linick

A fired inspector general was investigating whether an aide was running personal errands for Pompeo.
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Published on June 11, 2020 17:13

June 10, 2020

The American University of Beirut deserves our aid

The university is struggling. It's in our moral — and strategic — interest to provide aid.
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Published on June 10, 2020 14:34

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