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To defeat ISIS's widening reach: think global, act localCountering the terrorist threat poses a massive challenge, including for the US to work with local governments that in some cases have abetted IS鈥檚 rise through repression, economic neglect, and corruption.
First LookObama will stress post-Brexit cooperation during final EU visitObama is expected to stress continental and international relationships during what is likely his last presidential trip to Europe, beginning with NATO's annual meeting.聽
How reliable are White House statistics on drone strike casualties?After years of pressure, the Obama administration has released a report detailing the number of civilian casualties occurring as a result of counterterrorism strikes in countries not classified as 'areas of active hostilities.'
US drones killed as many as 116 civilians under Obama, White House revealsThe White House assessment of civilian casualties as a result of drone strikes is well below estimates put forth by human rights groups.
How can China and the US avoid escalation in the South China Sea?An international tribunal is expected to rule soon against China in a dispute with the Philippines. How will each side respond?
Are state boycotts of the anti-Israel BDS movement constitutional?New Jersey lawmakers are expected to join other states in聽prohibiting the state from investing in companies that are part of the 'boycott, divestment, and sanctions' movement against Israel.
Colombia peace deal: US's quiet role signals new tone in Latin AmericaJohn Kerry played a facilitation role in the months leading to Thursday's cease-fire, setting a new tone for US-Latin America relations after decades of imposed policies.
How Brexit could transform America's 'special relationship' with BritainIf Britain votes to exit the European Union, Washington would lose its key advocate for US interests within the bloc. But some argue that Brexit would strengthen Britain economically, making it a stronger ally.
How 51 American diplomats are determined to stop AssadAfter the Syrian president vowed last week to retake 'every inch' of the country, dozens of mid-level diplomats criticized Obama's hands-off policy.
In US 'information war,' is social media the new 'Uncle Sam' poster?A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for the formation of a committee to consider creation of a new office to counter online propaganda from Russia and China.
Should US take Syrian refugees? Millennials say yes, emphatically.More than two-thirds of Millennials say the US should accept Syrian refugees 鈥� higher than for other age groups. That support shows their different experiences and worldviews, many say.
Clinton and Trump: Foreign-policy odd couple with their parties?Donald Trump has spoken against military interventionism and trade deals, putting him at odds with many Republicans. Hillary Clinton, sometimes called 'hawkish,' comes from a pre-Obama tradition that seems to be out of favor in the Democratic Party.
With Modi visit, Obama builds legacyRelations between the two nations have been prickly, but are growing closer amid President Obama's 'Asia pivot' and US efforts to counterbalance an expansionist China.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo: 'If you boycott Israel, New York will boycott you'New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order banning state business with organizations associated with an anti-Israeli boycott movement. Other states are making similar moves.聽
In battle for Fallujah, a pause 鈥� and perhaps a deep breathThe US had worries about Iraq's Fallujah offensive from the outset. Now, with Iraq postponing the siege, it appears to be having the same concerns.聽
Why major powers can't manage to air drop supplies to SyriaThe US and Russia backed a deal to begin airdrops June 1, but appear unable or unwilling to enforce the decision to begin an emergency humanitarian intervention.
Ban chides US, other no-shows at humanitarian summitWith only one G7 head of state attending, the UN summit underscores how much cheaper it would be if world leaders focused on ending conflicts, especially the war in Syria, rather than trying to deal with the enormous humanitarian crises that result.聽
Vietnam: OK'd activists meet with Obama as he pushes for greater rightsSome activists were prevented from attending, underscoring the administration's challenge of building a stable relationship while criticizing Vietnam's rights record.聽
Senate passes bill allowing families of Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi ArabiaThe legislation, which still needs the approval of the House and would likely be vetoed by President Obama, has been criticized by Saudi Arabia, which threatened to sell hundreds of billion of dollars of US assets if the measure passed.
US, allies "ready to respond" to Libyan arms requests to counter ISISThe United States and more than a dozen other nations agreed to supply Libya with weapons to fight the Islamic State, making an exemption to a UN arms embargo. 聽