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Why the ICC Won't Investigate Violence in Palestine Any Time Soon
There is very little upside for the International Criminal Court to open a costly, formal investigation into a conflict with so many antagonists and counter-claims.
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Sen. Cardin Is Now the White House's Man on Foreign Relations
In Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, the Obama administration gains a key ally on its Iran and Cuba policies.
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Can Thailand's Military Rule Without Martial Law?
Coup leader-turned prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is seeking even more power than he already had, complicating the country's move back toward democracy.
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This Senate Race Will Be a Referendum on Obama's National Security Policy
The new Intelligence Committee chairman Sen. Richard Burr has based his reelection campaign on hopes that voters care more about foreign policy than the economy.
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The P5+1 Aren't All Aligned on Iran's Sanctions Relief
It's not just Iran vs. the West - Russia and China are siding with Tehran on a key issue.
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Menendez To Give Up Top Post on Foreign Relations Committee
The New Jersey Democrat's decision will deprive Democrats of a hawkish foreign policy voice during a critical time in international relations.
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The Alternative to an Iran Deal Isn't Inevitable War
Pro-deal advocates are resorting to name calling and hyperboles to make their argument.
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White House Reversal Will Send Arms to Egypt
Obama sidelines his insistence on democratic reform, hoping to restart Washington-Cairo dialogue.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Threatened by Politics at Home and Proxy War Abroad
Tuesday’s deadline for a political outline in the Iran talks is quickly approaching, but even if a deal is reached, it won’t necessarily give the White House the breathing room it needs.
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The Nuclear Future of US-South Korean Relations
South Korea and the US are close to finalizing a new nuclear agreement that could be a boon to Korea’s energy security and the future of its nuclear program.
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Boko Haram and Hackers Couldn't Stop the Nigerian Election
Millions of Nigerians ignored threats of violence and endured long waits at some faulty polling stations as voting for their new president extended through Sunday.
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Lawmaker Wants All VA Bonuses Halted Until Colorado Project Is Completed
A new bill from Colorado's Rep. Mike Coffman would halt all bonuses across the Veterans Affairs Deparment until a long-delayed, nearly $2 billion hospital is up and running.
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Why Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Wants a Nuclear Deal
While Ayatollah Khamenei is skeptical of negotiating with the U.S., he knows well the value of a potential agreement with the Washington and the West.
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Defense Trumps Domestic Programs as House Passes GOP Budget
After months of chaos, the GOP got the ball rolling on a budget that still faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
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War? What War? Afghan President Draws Far Less Interest From Lawmakers Than Netanyahu Did
Despite thousands of lives lost in Afghanistan, billions of dollars spent and now, a halt to the U.S. withdrawal, Ashraf Ghani’s address makes barely a ripple in Congress relative to the Israeli prime minister.
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Better VA Accountability Won't Send Employees Running, Lawmaker Says
The Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee said his new bill to crack down on senior VA executive misconduct won't cause an exodus of talent.
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The Provision That Could Destroy the Sequester
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Michael Enzi added a small provision into the Senate GOP budget designed to provide the flexibility to alter budget caps again.
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The Glowing Optimism of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Ashraf Ghani praised U.S. support in his speech before Congress and promised to accelerate his country's move toward self-reliance.
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New Legislation Seeks To Keep Hackers, NSA at Bay
While the legislation seeks to promote information sharing, lawmakers will need to assuage privacy concerns.
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