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June 16, 2020

United States
George Floyd’s Murder Revives Anti-Colonialism in Western Europe

The murder of George Floyd by a policeman and the ensuing protests against racism and police brutality in the United States have ignited similar protests in Europe. Large crowds are acknowledging the links among slavery, European colonialism, and racism.

Protestors dressed mostly in black with masks and face coverings display the DRC flag on the pedestal of a massive statue of King Leopold II on a horse. The sky is white and there is green foliage from a tree in the back left of the photo.

October 21, 2024

Southeast Asia
Is the United States Losing Ground to China in Southeast Asia?

The United States’ influence in Southeast Asia is waning as China strengthens its position.

Vietnam and China's leaders wear blue suits while shaking hands in front of red and yellow flags.

October 22, 2024

Latin America
Drug Traffickers Launder Millions Through Remittances. Here’s How to Stop Them.

Four steps Congress and U.S. embassies can take to safeguard remittances from abuse. 

Photo of a Moneygram logo

October 11, 2024

United States
Happy 249th Birthday, U.S. Navy!

The U.S. Navy marks 249 years of service. 

Southern Seas Naval Exercise 2024

May 13, 2011

The Resignation of George Mitchell

U.S. Mideast Envoy George Mitchell in Cairo December 15, 2010. (Amr Dalsh/Courtesy Reuters) George Mitchell resigned today as the president’s special envoy for the Middle East. Mitchell was appointe…

U.S. Mideast Envoy George Mitchell in Cairo December 15, 2010.

September 19, 2019

United States
The 223rd Anniversary of George Washington’s Farewell Address

Today marks the 223rd anniversary of George Washington’s Farewell Address. It is sometimes mistakenly referred to a speech, but it was actually a six-thousand-word letter to the American people. It f…

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