World Jul 26 Turmoil in Israel prompts new calls for U.S. to cut off billions in annual aid Israel’s current political turmoil, driven by the most far-right government in that nation’s history, has renewed the debate over America’s financial assistance to that country. The U.S. has been a supporter of Israel since its creation in 1948. William Brangham…
World Jul 24 The impact of Israeli government’s controversial plan to overhaul judicial system Israel is in an uproar after the country's parliament backed a controversial plan to overhaul the judicial system by passing a law that weakens the powers of the courts. The measure has divided that nation, sparked mass protests and drawn…
Economy Jul 19 Germany’s role as economic powerhouse at tipping point amid recession Germany's economy was the envy of Europe for many of the 30-plus years since reunification. But now the country is officially in recession and its people, used to decades of prosperity, are now losing confidence. Much of its current troubles…
World Jul 18 Slow pace of Ukraine’s counteroffensive prompts military strategy questions U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley described Ukraine's effort to retake territory in the east and south as a tough and difficult fight. Forces have been slowed by minefields and intense Russian resistance. To learn more about the offensive…
World Jul 12 Former ambassador on what was and wasn’t accomplished at NATO summit For a look at the NATO summit and what was and wasn't accomplished, Amna Nawaz sat down with Ivo Daalder. He was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and is now the president of the Chicago Council…
World Jul 10 U.S. ambassador to NATO discusses future of alliance ahead of crucial summit Turkey's president said he would put Sweden's bid for NATO membership before the Turkish parliament. Erdogan had insisted Sweden needed to first crack down on Kurdish militants who have sought refuge in Scandinavia. It comes as leaders from NATO's 31…
World Jul 07 Why the U.S. decision to give Ukraine cluster bombs has sparked concerns President Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine in its fight against Russia has sparked concerns from NATO allies and an outcry from human rights activists who say it's a mistake. More than 120 countries have signed a convention…
World Jul 05 Israeli anti-militant operation in West Bank leaves Palestinian refugee camp in shambles After days of intense combat, Palestinians found the Jenin refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank in shambles. Israel's military operation, which it says targeted militants, laid waste to vast swaths of the camp. Twelve Palestinians were killed, including…
World Jun 30 U.S. failed to plan for worst-case scenarios before Afghanistan withdrawal, review says A long-awaited report on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has identified several failings that contributed to the chaos. The State Department review concluded that both the Trump and Biden administrations failed to consider worst-case scenarios for what would happen when…
Nation Jun 27 New book ‘The Bill of Obligations’ calls for renewed commitment to American citizenship For a more optimistic take on the future of our country, a new book released earlier this year provides some answers. "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens" argues democracy works best when citizens recognize their rights…