The Patriot Act: A Debate

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

How Is the U.S. Military Pivoting in Europe?

The U.S. military is considering some major shifts to its posture in Europe, including a large withdrawal from bases in Germany, that are raising security concerns on the continent.

In Brief by Jonathan Masters September 23, 2020

Middle East and North Africa

The Flawed U.S. Effort to Revive Iran Sanctions

The Trump administration’s case for invoking “snapback” sanctions against Iran for violating the nuclear deal rests on shallow arguments that have left Washington alone in efforts to pressure Tehran.

by David J. Scheffer September 22, 2020

Food and Water Security

Rising Hunger: Facing a Food-Insecure World

Global food insecurity has surged amid the coronavirus pandemic, threatening to worsen humanitarian crises and spur further mass migration.

by Amelia Cheatham, Claire Felter and Sabine Baumgartner September 21, 2020

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