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October 29, 2024

Lebanon
What Is Hezbollah?

The Iran-backed Shiite militia was considered the most powerful non-state group in the Middle East, but an Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah in 2024 has considerably weakened it.

 A man bearing a Hezbollah flag leads ranks of militants through Beirut’s southern suburb.

October 23, 2024

United States
U.S. Disaster Relief at Home and Abroad

The U.S. government responds to scores of disasters each year in coordination with foreign, state, and local partners, but more frequent and severe storms, fires, and floods are straining resources.

An aerial view of damaged houses in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Helene.

February 3, 2005

Iraq
IRAQ: Weapons of Mass Destruction

This publication is now archived. Does Iraq have weapons of mass destruction?That seems certain. Although Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein claims to have destroyed his entire stockpile of chemical and b…

October 17, 2024

Palestinian Territories
What Is Hamas?

The Palestinian militant group struggled to govern the Gaza Strip before launching a surprise attack on Israel in 2023. Now facing Israel’s military campaign to destroy it, Hamas’s future is in doubt…

Gun-toting Hamas militants ride a vehicle amid a massive crowd of the group's supporters

September 4, 2009

United States
U.S. Opinion on Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

This page is part of Public Opinion on Global Issues. This publication is now archived. Concerns about Nuclear Proliferation A large majority of Americans are concerned about the possibility…

August 24, 2009

Global
World Opinion on Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

This page is part of Public Opinion on Global Issues. This publication is now archived. Concerns about Nuclear Proliferation International polls find a high level of concern among world publ…

September 19, 2024

United Nations
What Is the UN General Assembly?

The General Assembly hosts a much-watched debate of world leaders annually. Its 2024 meeting is expected to emphasize climate change, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the wars in the Gaza Strip…

A large UNGA sign is photographed in front of the United Nations buildings.