Some U.S. officials had clung to the hope that the Taliban had moderated since they last controlled the country in the 1990s.
Tag: International Relations
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Ukraine and Russia Are Hit by Dueling Overnight Aerial Attacks
Four military cargo planes at a Russia airfield were damaged, and the Kyiv region was hit with one of the most significant missile and drone barrages in months.
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For Greek Fires and Other Crises, E.U. Builds Emergency Force
The European Union deployed firefighters and equipment in what could be a preview of how it handles disasters linked to climate change.
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The Object of Ukraine’s Desire: F-16’s From the West. But It’s Tricky.
Ukraine’s sense of urgency in obtaining the fighter jet reflects concerns about the war against Russia, but also the political calendar in the West. But training pilots and support crew is a lengthy process.
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How Do We Manage China’s Decline?
Forget Thucydides’ trap. China is stuck in a version of Tocqueville’s paradox.