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Genocide Memory and Justice at SrebrenicaThis month marks the thirtieth anniversary of the killing of thousands of Bosnian Muslims, the first genocide in Europe since the Holocaust. Yet alongside global commemorations, denial persists.
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China-Russia-Ukraine: June 2025In June, China and Russia publicly highlighted their strong partnership, even as a leaked intelligence document exposed underlying distrust. At the same time, China's support for Russia in Ukraine persists, while Taiwan draws lessons from Ukraine's military tactics for a potential conflict with China.
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China in Europe: June 2025In June 2025, Wang Yi arrived in Europe to mend ties, while Europe barred Chinese firms from medical contracts, raised espionage concerns over China’s planned London embassy, and condemned Beijing’s trade coercion at the G7.
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China-Russia-Ukraine: May 2025This May, China and Russia made bold public statements of mutual support and cooperation: they inked deals spanning investment, trade, energy, space, and culture. Presidents Xi and Putin publicly rejected the U.S.-led world order and articulated a new vision, one with Beijing and Moscow at the center. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s intelligence agency publicized new data demonstrating just how big a material contribution China is making to Russia’s war machine.
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The Carrot-Stick Approach to Ending the War in UkrainePresident Donald Trump is right to pursue diplomacy in Ukraine, but success requires a dual approach. To deliver on his promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump will need to offer Russia sticks as well as carrots.
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What Is the BRICS Group and Why Is It Expanding?As BRICS grows in both membership and global sway, its expansion comes with divisions among its members old and new on how to set the stage for a revised world order.
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What Is NATO?The alliance continues to bolster its military deterrent in Europe amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and has expanded its membership in recent years.
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Women This Week: British Vote to Expand Abortion RightsWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers June 14 to June 20.
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The Limits of Putin’s AmbitionsPutin’s war in Ukraine is not just about territory—it’s a calculated move rooted in history to reclaim Russia's global influence and potentially redraw Europe’s borders. To safeguard European security, the West needs to revive its proven strategy: build a strong deterrent while pursuing dialogue to ensure long-term stability.
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How to End the Russia-Ukraine WarEnding the Russia-Ukraine war demands a shift in strategy from the Trump administration—one that compels Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate by coupling sustained pressure with pragmatic dialogue. A carefully crafted framework agreement is the key to breaking the deadlock and advancing a durable peace.
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Optimal DeterrenceThe United States faces growing dangers of nuclear escalation, a new arms race, and proliferation. This report recommends an improved strategy for “optimal deterrence” and a path to rebuilding relationships with allies without allowing them to dictate U.S. force requirements.
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Weathering the Storm: The Hague Summit and the Future of NATOEuropean leaders should avoid clashing with Trump at the NATO Summit in The Hague. In the coming months and years, they should focus on increasing defense spending, further integrating Ukraine into the regional security architecture, and developing a European-led future for the alliance.
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Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: AI’s Religious and Policy ImplicationsIlia Delio, founder of the Center for Christogenesis and a Franciscan sister of Washington, DC, and Noreen Herzfeld, the Nicholas and Bernice Reuter professor of science and religion at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, discuss how religious worldviews and spiritual traditions can inform global AI policy and explore the role of faith leaders in shaping inclusive, ethical, and internationally responsible governance of artificial intelligence.
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Women This Week: Female Voters Propel Liberal Presidential Candidate to Victory in South KoreaWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers May 31 to June 6.