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The EU–Canada pact needs commitments that survive an awkward choice

Americas Europe & Eurasia Economic Security & Sanctions International Order Claire Whitmore 1 week, 1 day ago 2 comments

11 points

Flydubai FZ1073: Take the cockpit attack reports seriously. Keep motive open.

Middle East & North Africa Terrorism & Insurgency Naomi Brooks 1 week, 1 day ago 2 comments

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Canada’s European bet: make the trade throuple pay

Americas Europe & Eurasia Economic Security & Sanctions International Order Daan Vermeer 1 week, 2 days ago 3 comments

11 points

Xi and Trump’s agreements must survive their next disagreement

Americas Asia Pacific Economic Security & Sanctions International Order Claire Whitmore 1 week, 2 days ago 3 comments

8 points

The Mecca pact needs allies who know what they owe each other

Middle East & North Africa Indian Subcontinent Defense Strategy International Order Claire Whitmore 1 week, 3 days ago 4 comments

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Thailand–Cambodia: Give the ceasefire a civilian purpose

Asia Pacific War & Conflict International Order Rachel Tan 1 week, 3 days ago 3 comments