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Politics
Why is it so difficult to fight domestic terrorism? 6 experts share their thoughts
Addressing American domestic radicalism will require new ways of thinking about the nation’s problems, and new ways of…
August 30, 2021
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Is it a crime to forge a vaccine card? And what’s the penalty for using a fake?
People who forge their own vaccine cards, or buy forged cards, are already facing legal problems, including criminal charges.
August 30, 2021
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The Taliban reportedly have control of US biometric devices – a lesson in life-and-death consequence
The potential failure of the U.S. military to protect information that can identify Afghan citizens raises questions about…
August 30, 2021
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What is ISIS-K? Two terrorism experts on the group behind the deadly Kabul airport attack and its ri
An attack on the Kabul airport has left scores dead and many more injured. Two terrorism scholars explain who the group…
August 26, 2021
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American religious groups have a history of resettling refugees – including Afghans
Faith-based organizations have been central partners in resettling refugees in the United States. But there are signs that…
August 26, 2021
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Taliban's religious ideology – Deobandi Islam – has roots in colonial India
Deobandi Islam, the religious school that the Taliban draw their ideology from, was set up in 19th century India to educate…
August 25, 2021
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Presidents declare more disasters during reelection years – and the decisions come faster
When presidents are seeking reelection, federal aid comes more often and more quickly.
August 25, 2021
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ANZUS at 70: Together for decades, US, Australia, New Zealand now face different challenges from Chi
A 70-year-old Cold War-era treaty among the three nations is finding renewed importance in response to the global rise of…
August 24, 2021
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India and Pakistan fought 3 wars over Kashmir – here's why international law and US help can't solve
Kashmir has been in conflict since 1947, despite repeated UN and US interventions. An expert in security studies explains…
August 24, 2021
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Where do Afghanistan's refugees go?
Don’t be misled by the scenes from Kabul airport. Most Afghan refugees don’t leave in an airplane and few will settle…
August 23, 2021
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Afghan troops sought safety in numbers – igniting a cascade of surrender
The Afghan military’s collapse was the collective result of individual soldiers making rational decisions based on what…
August 20, 2021
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How photography can build peace and justice in war-torn communities
People wanted to use photography not only to document the aftermath of war and violence, but also to actively support peace.
August 20, 2021
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Who has the power to say kids do or don't have to wear masks in school – the governor or the school
If it sounds like the law is all over the place on school mask mandates, that’s because it is. The nation’s schools…
August 19, 2021
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An Afghan American scholar describes his fear-filled journey from the chaos at Kabul airport to a pl
Hanif Sufizada got caught in Kabul as the Taliban took over. A scholar and resident of the US who works at the University…
August 18, 2021
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Why did a military superpower fail in Afghanistan?
It may be attractive to think that promoting democracy in occupied foreign countries is an appropriate moral and effective…
August 18, 2021
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Afghanistan only the latest US war to be driven by deceit and delusion
Secretary of State Tony Blinken said that the US Afghanistan pullout is not a repeat of failures in other recent wars. “This…
August 17, 2021
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Will recent political instability affect Haiti's earthquake response? We ask an expert
Devastating quake came weeks after the assassination of Haiti’s president. A scholar of disaster preparedness explains…
August 17, 2021
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Afghans' lives and livelihoods upended even more as US occupation ends
When the US invaded Afghanistan in late 2001, Afghans had endured 22 years of war. The Taliban were on the rise. Little…
August 16, 2021
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Vladimir Putin plans to win Russia's parliamentary election no matter how unpopular his party is
Despite a 27% approval rating, Putin’s United Russia party can maintain its legislative majority in September through…
August 16, 2021
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