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Iraqi Kurds Return to Polls after Independence Referendum, Iranian Missiles Target Syria, Turkey Tries to Mend Ties with Germany
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Is China Interfering in American Politics?
Speaking before the General Assembly of the United Nations on Sept. 26, President Trump issued an incendiary charge against China. “We have found,” the president declared, “that China has been attempting... -
Can International Humanitarian Law Restrain Armed Groups? Lessons from NGO Work on Anti-Personnel Landmines
Editor’s Note: The laws of war are written by and for states, but we want fighters in civil wars to treat civilians well, not use unconventional weapons, respect cultural heritage sites, and otherwise fi... -
Sovereignty on Steroids: International Institutions and the Trump Administration’s “Ideology of Patriotism”
President Donald Trump’s Sept. 25 speech to the U.N. General Assembly surprised few with its condemnation and dismissal of international institutions—from the World Trade Organization, to the U.N. Human ... -
Iran Attacked by Separatists, Nuclear Deal Takes Center Stage at United Nations, Israel and Russia Spar over Downed Plane
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Water Wars: Under the Sea
China and the Philippines plan to conduct talks and potentially sign an agreement regarding joint exploration for hydrocarbons, oil and natural gas in South China Sea. This agreement could cover portions... -
The Israeli Supreme Court’s Decision in Tziam v. the Prime Minister
On Aug. 26, the Israeli Supreme Court, in the case of Tziam v. the Prime Minister, ordered the state to grant the petitioners, five Palestinian women living in Gaza who required life-saving medical treat... -
Yemen’s Three Wars
Editor’s Note: The war in Yemen has gone from bad to worse, leaving tens of thousands dead and hundreds of thousands of civilians at risk from disease and malnutrition. The war's complexity rivals its br... -
When Strongmen Fight: The U.S. and Turkey Need Diplomats to Resolve Their Leaders’ Dispute
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos. Disagreement over a jailed pastor has devolved into a personal fight between two strongmen, adding significant strain to relations be... -
The IDF MAG’s Gaza Report and Its Critics: Context, Compliance, and Credibility
“No plan survives first contact with the enemy.” This axiom informs compliance with the law of armed conflict (LOAC) in combined arms maneuver: combat operations involving ground forces employing a range... -
What’s in the Executive Order on Election Interference?
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The President’s Election-Interference Order: A Needed First Step
President Trump issued Executive Order 13848 on Sept. 12 declaring election interference a national emergency. The order also sets up a protocol for applying sanctions to persons who conduct cyberattacks...
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