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Washington Politics

In the steel cage: Understanding that UFC is Trump's happy place

As war and inflation rage, Sunday's event may be written off as bread & circuses. But it's really an extension of the president's identity. And it's his birthday.

In an age of 'false realism,' Pope Leo presses for strategic restraint
Global Crises

In an age of 'false realism,' Pope Leo presses for strategic restraint

The Holy See's recent encyclical is as much about foreign policy as it is about theology

Europe wants to force Ukrainian refugees to return home to fight
Europe

Europe wants to force Ukrainian refugees to return home to fight

EU leaders are hardening their policies, thinking that sending men back will resolve Kyiv's recruitment crisis — but it will only prolong an unwinnable war.

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Europe

Why a single 'peace deal' for Ukraine war just won't work

The time is ripe for European leaders to set aside the self-licking summits and get in the room with the US, Ukraine, and Russia

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North America

Is Trump finally burying the zombie US-Mexico-Canada trade pact?

His administration wants a more clear advantage than the current USMCA offers so he's decided not to renew sparking an uncertain future

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Washington Politics

Big surprise: Bolton gets Petraeus treatment after copping to charges

Friends of the national security state get slapped on the wrist while those who actually challenge the system pay the real price