As U.S.-Taliban near an agreement, fate of intra-Afghan talks remains unclear
WASHINGTON-- With a possible signing of the U.S.-Taliban peace deal in the works, the disputed results of the recent Afghan election could complicate the ability of government representatives to negotiate with the Taliban, experts on the long U.S. involvement in...
As U.S.-Taliban near an agreement, fate of intra-Afghan talks remains unclear
WASHINGTON-- With a possible signing of the U.S.-Taliban peace deal in the works, the disputed results of the recent Afghan election could complicate the ability of government representatives to negotiate with the Taliban, experts on the long U.S. involvement in...
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Secret tip line aides U.S. in sanctioning Iranian officials
An encrypted line set up by the U.S. State Department is helping Iranians expose human rights violations by regime officials.
Secret tip line aides U.S. in sanctioning Iranian officials
An encrypted line set up by the U.S. State Department is helping Iranians expose human rights violations by regime officials.
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The tension will not escalate in South China Sea in 2020, experts say
There will be no suddenly more proactive U.S. strategy in the South China Sea this year, expert says.
The tension will not escalate in South China Sea in 2020, experts say
There will be no suddenly more proactive U.S. strategy in the South China Sea this year, expert says.
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Two dead in U.S. Air Force Aircraft Crash in a Taliban-held Province of Afghanistan
The cause of the crash continues to be under investigation. However, the statement issued by the U.S Forces on Tuesday reiterated that “there are no indications the crash was caused by enemy fire.”
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Democratic leaders hold fire on Trump’s Mideast peace plan
Pro-Israel Democratic leaders sounded a cautiously optimistic note on Tuesday after President Donald Trump finally unveiled his long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.
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Intel: What’s behind Israel’s latest decision to allow travel to Saudi Arabia
Israeli citizens are now allowed to travel to Saudi Arabia for the first time in the country’s history.
read moreA first: Psychologists behind CIA’s “torture program” testify in front of a military commission at Guantanamo
None of the admissions obtained by the CIA through the interrogation techniques can be used in court because they were acquired through coercion. Mitchell and Jessen’s testimony could also lead to the exclusion of any evidence gathered by the FBI after the CIA’s interrogation.
U.S. troop withdrawal in Iraq exposes minorities to armed militias, paves path for ISIS return
U.S. troops withdrawing from Iraq raise concerns over whether their absence will leave minority communities vulnerable to attacks by armed militias.
Intel: Iraq bank set to halt Iran gas transfers as US sanctions waiver expires
The Trade Bank of Iraq is expected to stop processing payments to Iran if US sanction exemptions expire next month.
Women’s March teams up with Anti-War Movement
https://vimeo.com/386339519 WASHINGTON - The women’s march this past weekend included many different interests and policy goals, including those lobbying against war with Iran. “War is a women’s issue,” said Donna Farvard, organizing director for the National Iranian...
HASC chairman says diverting Pentagon funds for border wall “bad for our military”
This is the second time in less than six months that the White House has proposed using military money to pay for the wall.
Iraqi Constitution fails to provide security for Assyrians, Yazidis, study finds
A report released by the Assyrian Policy Institute found that the Iraqi Constitution lacks protection measures for Assyrians and Yazidis.
Republican senators push for tough sanctions on hostage takers, families
Foreigners responsible for taking Americans hostage abroad have long been able to benefit from western institutions and ways of life. A new bill aims to curb that, but some experts fear it goes too far.
Experts: China feeling pressure to use force in Taiwan
After the election of Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen in 2016, tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over the new President’s criticism of unification and the One-China Policy. On Wednesday, experts debated the likelihood that mounting pressure from Beijing will lead to a military invasion of Taiwan. One former U.S. Pacific Fleet official said all signs are pointing to an eventual invasion; however an official with the RAND Corporation argued it’s not in China’s strategic interests to invade.
Iraqi violence, corruption won’t end with economic sanctions, experts say
Economic sanctions threatened against corrupt Iraqi officials wouldn’t be enough to end the political corruption and violence in Iraq, and they aren’t what Iraqis who have staged protests against the government for nearly two months want
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