Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan, Hours After Taliban Talks Announced

AP

No one said that the Taliban's plan to hold direct talks with the U.S. would be easy.

By Heather Horn

Sep 9, 2010

Debating Fidel Castro's Surprising Turn

The former Cuban head of state grants a rare interview to Jeffrey Goldberg

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By Max Fisher

Sep 9, 2010

Should U.S. Encourage Sudan to Split?

A coming referendum will give Sudan the choice

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By Heather Horn

Sep 9, 2010

Debate Rages in Germany Over Muslim Immigrants

A new book tops the Amazon bestseller list and provokes a massive backlash

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By Max Fisher

Sep 9, 2010

Cartel-Plagued Mexico: As Bad as Colombia?

Hillary Clinton thinks so

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By Max Fisher

Sep 8, 2010

Rethinking Afghanistan

Many say it's time to scale back

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By John Hudson

Sep 4, 2010

By Max Fisher

Sep 2, 2010

Applying Winston Churchill's Legacy to Today's Challenges

How would Churchill deal with Iran?

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By Max Fisher

Sep 2, 2010

Can Direct Talks Between Israel and Palestine Work?

It all may come down to Netanyahu

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 1, 2010

By Max Fisher

Sep 1, 2010

Can Obama Deliver Israel-Palestine Peace?

Some daunting challenges and, perhaps, an opportunity

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By Max Fisher

Sep 1, 2010

By Max Fisher

Aug 31, 2010

The Politics of Obama's Iraq Speech

Peace with honor?

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By Max Fisher

Aug 31, 2010

As Iraq War Ends, Was It Worth It?

Today marks the formal conclusion of U.S. combat operations

Comments | 345 Views

By Max Fisher

Aug 30, 2010

5 Challenges as Biden Visits Iraq

Political deadlock could risk it all

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By Max Fisher

Aug 30, 2010

Sports Fixing Scandal Rocks Pakistan

More bad news at an unwelcome time

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By Max Fisher

Aug 30, 2010

How Israeli Settlements May Determine Mideast Peace

Obama's bid for a resolution will address the contentious issue

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By Max Fisher

Aug 29, 2010

UN Report on Rwanda Genocide Shakes Africa

Did the Rwandan military kill thousands in retribution?

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By Heather Horn

Aug 27, 2010

North Korea Hands Over U.S. Prisoner to Jimmy Carter

A successful venture into the Hermit Kingdom

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By Max Fisher

Aug 27, 2010

5 Long-Term Effects of Pakistan Floods

Damaged infrastructure, weakened trust, and worse

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By Max Fisher

Aug 26, 2010

Mexico Discovers Mass Grave, Yielding 4 Hard Lessons

72 bodies discovered on a ranch in north Mexico

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By Max Fisher

Aug 25, 2010

By Erik Hayden

Aug 25, 2010

Morning Vid: Colbert, Goldberg Discuss Iran

An earnest conversation about the Atlantic writer's cover story

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By Max Fisher

Aug 24, 2010

Rising Concern as Al-Shabaab Kills 6 Somali Legislators

The terrorist group escalates an already violent conflict

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 24, 2010

Why Is Jimmy Carter Going to North Korea?

While traveling to secure a prisoner's release, the ex-president may broach wider issues

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By Max Fisher

Aug 24, 2010

U.S. Soldiers Debate Morality of Playing as Taliban in Video Game

Harmless fun or exploiting an ongoing war?

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By Max Fisher

Aug 24, 2010

Pakistan Sabotaged Afghan Peace Talks by Arresting Taliban Leader

February's heralded capture of the Taliban #2 looks a lot less positive

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By Heather Horn

Aug 23, 2010

Australian Election Results in Political Chaos

Like the earlier British election but with kangaroos

Comments | 345 Views

By Heather Horn

Aug 23, 2010

Germany to Forbid Facebook Research in Hiring

But how workable is this new law?

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By Heather Horn

Aug 23, 2010

Should China's Economic and Military Rise Worry the U.S.?

Analysts confirm China's bold claims

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By Heather Horn

Aug 21, 2010

Did the U.S. Actually Persuade Israel Not to Strike Iran?

A New York Times story today leaves everyone confused

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By Max Fisher

Aug 20, 2010

Why Colombian Court Says U.S. Troops Must Leave

The high court strikes down the military agreement

Comments | 172 Views

By Max Fisher

Aug 20, 2010

5 Challenges for Planned Israel-Palestine Peace Talks

Will Israeli settlements undo the negotiations?

Comments | 172 Views

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