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May- 2022 -22 May
The Quad: Meeting global challenges
The upcoming Quad Leaders’ Summit is the first hosted outside of the United States and signals Japan’s commitment to strengthening…
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21 May
Syria-The Via Dolorosa
The contrast in coverage of Syria’s suffering, to the media’s coverage of Ukraine’s suffering, had been glaring. It’s a difference…
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17 May
Hezbollah and allies lose majority in Lebanon’s parliamentary elections
Rania Safar, a 48-year-old schoolteacher, cast her vote against traditional parties, voicing cautious hope for change.
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12 May
Qatar emir visits Iran as nuclear talks falter
Iran has expressed interest in hosting spectators for the World Cup finals in Qatar in November on its nearby resort…
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12 May
Women leading U.S. diplomacy
Wendy Sherman is the deputy secretary of state. Linda Thomas-Greenfield is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. And Samantha…
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10 May
Iran readies for grid blackout war with US
“Iran has not demonstrated a military intercontinental missile equipped with a reentry vehicle capable of penetrating the atmosphere
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10 May
Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect the Government of Syria
The United States condemns the brutal violence and human rights violations and abuses of the Assad regime and its Russian…
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9 May
May 9 Is a Revered Day in Russia. For Many, Putin Has Hijacked It.
When war became a reality of present-day life, that war also became more present
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8 May
First lady Jill Biden makes unannounced trip to Ukraine
Biden's visit to Ukraine is the first time a United States first lady has visited a war zone since Laura…
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1 May
Ukraine Is Now America’s War, Too
The U.S. is leading a new coalition of “nations of good will” as the goal expands from supporting Ukraine to…
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