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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
U.S. Institute of Peace Announces Finalists for Inaugural Women Building Peace Award
In Memoriam: Brent Scowcroft
The U.S. Institute of Peace mourns the passing of former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, a decorated U.S. Air Force officer who admirably served multiple presidential administrations. Scowcroft, who died at 95, was an influential voice on U.S. foreign policy for decades.
Crisis 'hotline' between U.S., China feared as possible strategic tool for attack - Washington Times
In 21st century conflict, even the crisis hotline could become a weapon of war. There are growing fears among foreign policy specialists and military and intelligence officials that any new crisis communication systems with China — updated, tactical-level...
Fresh attacks in Afghanistan could hurt peace talks - PRI The World
ISIS militants in Afghanistan carried out a brazen attack on a prison located in the Eastern parts of the country Sunday night. As The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports, the attack, which went on for about 20 hours, raises questions about security and peace talks.
Tunisia's parliamentary speaker survives confidence vote - The National
Tunisia’s parliamentary speaker Rached Ghannouchi narrowly survived a confidence vote after being accused of having exceeded the authority of his position. The closed vote showed 97 members in favour of the speaker’s removal, 12 votes shy of...
Taliban declares cease-fire in Afghanistan for Eid, as pressure builds for peace talks - Washington Post
The Taliban announced a temporary cease-fire Tuesday as pressure builds to bring the militants and the Afghan government together for direct peace talks now months overdue. The Afghan government welcomed the move marking the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha and...
To defeat COVID, bring America's full power to the international fight: Albright & Hadley - USA Today
With its staggering human toll, the COVID-19 pandemic already constitutes one of the greatest challenges America has ever faced. It is also a reminder to all Americans that what happens in far off corners of the world directly impacts their lives and livelihoods. In the 20th century, we...
Lebanon's unravelling could upend the region and US interests — but it's not too late - The Hill
While Americans are understandably preoccupied with multiple crises at home, a catastrophe is looming in Lebanon with significant implications for the United States. Roiled by a major debt crisis that has been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and...
North Korean Call For Help Seen in COVID-19 Announcement, Blame - Radio Free Asia
North Korea may be seeking help from abroad along with propaganda points at home with a weekend announcement of its first suspected COVID-19 case, a report that blamed the infection on an exiled North Korean man fleeing from South Korea, experts told...
Taliban Reform Pledges in Afghanistan Seen as Tactical - Voice of America
A Taliban claim that it has moved away from its strict restrictions on the local Afghan population has been received with skepticism, with some observers warning that the militants continue to violate fundamental human rights in remote Afghan districts they control. Before their...
After a COVID-19 lull, North Korea gets back to sanctions-busting as China turns a blind eye - NBC News
After a brief lull due to the COVID-19 pandemic, North Korea is carrying out large-scale smuggling operations off the coast of China in violation of U.N. sanctions, importing oil and selling coal and sand to keep its economy afloat, according to experts and current and...