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‘Fake News’ Fights Back

Wed, 20/12/2017 - 20:58
Russian disinformation. A government attacking the media. A populace deeply skeptical of it. These Slovak journalists had seen it all — and decided to do something about it.

David Cameron Didn’t Just Sell Out to China

Wed, 20/12/2017 - 19:10
China’s global economic ambitions require help, and it’s entirely appropriate for the United Kingdom to offer it.

A Crisis of Leadership at the Military Intelligence Agency’s Watchdog Office

Wed, 20/12/2017 - 18:52
Since two whistleblowers stepped forward two years ago, morale at the Defense Intelligence Agency Office of the Inspector General has plummeted.

White House Counsel Knew in January Flynn Probably Violated the Law

Wed, 20/12/2017 - 18:07
Don McGahn was looking at whether the national security advisor violated federal laws just days after Trump moved into the White House.

U.N. Human Rights Chief to Leave, Citing ‘Appalling’ Climate for Advocacy

Wed, 20/12/2017 - 17:08
Zeid Ra’ad Hussein worries the global retreat from human rights makes his job untenable.

Combatting Chinese Economic Coercion in the NSS

Fri, 15/12/2017 - 20:56
The Trump administration needs a robust plan to make sure America remains the world’s most powerful economy.

Tillerson Backtracks on Overture to North Korea, Slams China and Russia

Fri, 15/12/2017 - 19:50
"North Korea must earn its way back to the table," Tillerson told U.N.

Hey, shut up about being the best military in the world, because we might not be (A)

Fri, 15/12/2017 - 16:20
After eight years at Foreign Policy, here are the ten most popular Best Defense posts.

Beijing Can’t Understand Taiwan’s Democracy

Fri, 15/12/2017 - 16:01
The Communist Party is baffled — and angered — by the new activism across the straits.

SitRep: Trump and Putin Chat; White House Staffers Rip Into Tillerson and McMaster

Fri, 15/12/2017 - 13:48
China keeps building islands, U.S. Army takes a hard looks at its Mosul operation

What Vladimir Putin Really Wants in the Middle East

Fri, 15/12/2017 - 13:00
A new book translates Russia’s fears and hopes for Syria, and the wider region, for an American audience.

Haley’s ‘Smoking Gun’ on Iran Met With Skepticism at U.N.

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 22:57
She claims 'undeniable evidence' that Iran is violating U.N. restrictions. But not everyone is on board yet.

Rex Tillerson Is About to Make a Terrible Mistake

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 22:41
The knives are out for "F" at the State Department. The secretary should be strengthening rather than dismantling it.

Putin Praises, Defends Trump and Revs Up Own Re-election Bid

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 21:44
In his annual marathon press conference, the Russian president buttered up his American counterpart and cut loose from the party he once led.

The Guerrilla Campaign Against McMaster Is Alive and Well

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 21:00
Now critics claim the national security advisor is hurting efforts to recruit senior White House intelligence advisors.

Head of Congressional Ethics Office Sued for Abusing Position, Accused of Assaulting Women

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 20:27
A key official involved in House investigations faces a federal lawsuit alleging misconduct.

America Needs NAFTA to Win

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 18:36
The U.S. economy has grown because of NAFTA. Scuttling it now would do grievous damage.

Whistleblower Guardian for Spies Escorted Out of Intelligence Agency Building

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 18:17
The clashes at the Office of the Intelligence Community Inspector General continue to escalate.

Excerpt From ‘Illusions of Victory’: Here’s Why the Iraqi Awakening Broke Down

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 16:15
In Iraq, the U.S invasion toppled over society and let sectarian dynamics run their course.

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