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How Pope Francis Helped Broker the US-Cuba Deal
The leader of Catholic Church was a crucial figure in brokering the landmark deal between the United States and Cuba. By Adam Chandler
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A Timeline of US-Cuban Relations Since 1959
With the historic announcement of new diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba, here’s a look back at the strained relationship. By Adam Epstein
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The Dramatic Rise of Terrorism in Pakistan
From less than 50 incidents in 2002 to almost 2,000 last year, Pakistan has become one of the worst victims of terror attacks anywhere in the world. By Devjyot Ghoshal
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Crocker: Training Rebels in Syria Is Moving Too Slow 'To Make a Difference'
The key lesson from the current turmoil in the region, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, the former ambassador said, 'is to engage.' By Charles S. Clark
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The Taliban Massacres Students in Pakistan
An attack in Peshawar killed more than 145 people, most of them the young children of army officers and soldiers. By Dashiell Bennett
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The Global Conflicts To Watch in 2015
A new survey shows which countries matter more to U.S. policymakers—and which matter less. By Uri Friedman
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Ash Carter’s Asia Plans
President Obama’s pick to replace Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has been an advocate for a pivot to Asia since the late 1990s. By Adam Tiffen
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The Slow Slide Toward Dictatorship Taking Place in Egypt and Turkey
The governments of Cairo and Ankara rounded up dozens of critics this past weekend as the two U.S. allies increasingly crack down on dissent with intimidation and violence. By Steven A. Cook
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An Especially Deadly Day in Afghanistan
Taliban militants continue to take advantage of the vulnerability created by the U.S. withdrawal. By Allen McDuffee
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How Jihadists Are Reacting to the CIA Torture Report
Extremists say the Senate’s report on torture is proof of a global war against Islam. By Adam Chandler
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This Is Your Brain on Torture
Two CIA interrogators sought to create a state of ‘learned helplessness‘ in their interrogation subjects. Here’s what that means. By Patrick Tucker
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America Ended Torture But Continues Drone Strikes
The Senate's report on CIA interrogation closes one dark chapter—and leaves another open. By Kathy Gilsinan
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What Is Putin's Next Move in Ukraine?
Vladimir Putin's annual state of the nation address raised more questions than it answered. Interview by Bernard Gwertzman
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