The Washington Post
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 14:12
When Secretary of State John F. Kerry announced early this month that the Obama administration was rushing a team of experts to help Nigerian officials rescue 276 abducted schoolgirls, the hope in Washington was that Nigerians would react with gratitude and energetic cooperation.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 06:31
Fighting in eastern Syria between Islamic rebel brigades and an al-Qaida splinter group has killed more than 630 people and uprooted at least 130,000 since the end of April.
Monday, June 9, 2014 - 10:31
Research suggests that by sidestepping how drones affect non-combatants, polls have contributed to the prevailing view that drone strikes enjoy high levels of support. Polls thereby perpetuate the status quo on the U.S. drone policy insofar as they establish a set of political incentives for decision makers: Directly as a barometer through which leaders gauge the national mood and indirectly as polls enter into the political discourse as a media story.
Friday, June 6, 2014 - 06:38
If your Apache helicopters are important in the fight against terrorism, I assure you that individual freedoms, democracy, respect for human rights, dialogue and inclusion are also important in the fight against terrorism.
Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 08:07
Some 4,000 protesters in Brazil’s biggest city marched peacefully Wednesday night on the stadium that will host the World Cup’s opening match next week, calling on the government to provide more low-income housing.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 07:09
Two months ago, after explosions killed at least six people in Nairobi’s Eastleigh suburb, Kenyan police launched Operation Usalama Watch, arrested hundreds – some say thousands – in the ethnically Somali neighborhood, and crammed them into Kasarani Stadium outside the capital city, where many continue to live today.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 06:01
President Obama pledges $1 billion in additional military spending to NATO members in Eastern Europe and Georgia.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 14:30
In reality, the most important threat to military rule is the military itself, and it has taken important but little-noticed steps to eliminate that threat.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 13:11
Algeria's foreign minister calls for more international support for sub-Saharan states in fighting local terrorist groups.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 07:57
Ability to track foreign fighters in Syria is limited, and intelligence services are concerned about their return home.