Three decades after the Cold War ended, Putin has reminded us that many of the nuclear weapons that once terrified us still exist.
Tag: Politics and Government
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More Russians Consider Costs of War in Ukraine as Casualties Mount
Many Russians have been in the dark about their country’s losses. As news of more Russian deaths arrives, the reactions range from anger at the Kremlin to parroting the state’s messaging that blames “Nazis’’ in Ukraine.
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Yellen Says Aim Is ‘Maximum Pain’ for Russia Without Hurting US
The Treasury secretary, testifying before a House committee, said the U.S. would continue finding ways to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
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John Lee, Who Led Crackdown on Hong Kong Protests, May Lead City
John Lee, who spent his career in Hong Kong’s security services, is likely to continue Beijing’s emphasis on political stability above all else.
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Even Before France Votes, the French Right Is a Big Winner
The dominance of right-wing ideas in France’s presidential election campaign follows years of cultural wars waged successfully by conservatives on television, in social media and in think tanks.