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Democracy under siege? At summit, there鈥檚 more to the story.With much of the buzz around President Biden鈥檚 summit focused on repelling threats, global democracy advocates say there鈥檚 also much to celebrate.
First LookContinental collaboration: North America summit makes a comebackFor the first time since June 2016, the North America Leaders鈥� Summit between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is taking place in Washington. The three national leaders will seek common ground on divisive issues from聽climate to migration and trade.聽
Biden and Xi 鈥榤eet鈥� and agree: US-China competition, not conflictMeeting virtually, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping did not resolve major disputes, but they did voice a commitment to responsible leadership. Is that enough?
How coup in Sudan challenges Biden鈥檚 desire to support democracyThe U.S. is invested in helping Sudan toward democracy. But the coup poses a challenge: How far should the Biden administration go to reach that goal?
Nuclear deal: Tough talk aside, can Russia and China get Iran to the table?U.S. admonitions that time is running out for the Iran nuclear deal are out of sync with its actions. For all sides, a rationale for a deal persists.
The Northwest Passage is thawing. Will US, Canada sail its waters together?With the Arctic melting, the U.S. and Canada are trying a cooperative approach to tapping the region鈥檚 thawing resources and trade routes.
Famine in Ethiopia: Is the world averting its eyes?After Ethiopia expelled U.N. humanitarian staff, the Security Council didn鈥檛 act. Has the world lost its devotion to the 鈥渞esponsibility to protect鈥�?
First LookWhat is AUKUS? US, UK, and Australia team up in Indo-Pacific.On Wednesday, President Biden announced a new security alliance with Britain and Australia focused on the Indo-Pacific 鈥� likely heightening tensions with China. The alliance鈥檚 first priority is to bolster Australia鈥檚 defenses with nuclear-powered submarines.
Why end of Afghan war is not end of US-led nation buildingU.S. military-backed efforts to build democracies abroad are over for now. But that does not mean America has given up its nation-building ambitions.
The long shadow of terror: How fear reshaped democratic valuesIn its national security push, did the U.S. win the 鈥渨ar on terror鈥� while losing the moral high ground of democratic values?
To pursue his global agenda, can Biden put Afghanistan behind him?The withdrawal from Afghanistan has fueled U.S. allies鈥� doubts about America. Is there a path to restore American moral authority and trustworthiness?
First LookEnd of the 'forever war': Last U.S. troops exit AfghanistanThe last U.S. military planes departed one minute before midnight in Kabul on Aug. 30. Some American citizens remain in Afghanistan but should be able to depart. The State Department has left open the possibility of resuming conditional diplomacy with the Taliban.
First LookKabul pullout: Amid threats, deadline still Aug. 31, US saysConsidering the risks of keeping forces on the ground, President Biden wants to complete the U.S. mission in Afghanistan by month鈥檚 end. It is unclear whether all American citizens and at-risk Afghans who fear for their lives can be lifted out of Kabul by then.
First LookBiden says US accelerated Afghanistan evacuations this weekendOn Sunday, President Joe Biden said 11,000 people had been airlifted from Kabul in a 36-hour period this weekend, out of 28,000 evacuated since Aug. 14.
After Kabul, hard questions about American global leadershipThe Taliban鈥檚 victory in Afghanistan has undermined U.S. prestige. But America鈥檚 ability to learn from its mistakes may help restore its leadership.
First LookAbrupt collapse of Afghan army surprises Biden administrationThe speed of the Afghan military's - and the government's - collapse Sunday caught President Biden's White House off guard. U.S. troops were sent in to help evacuate American civilians and allies.聽
First LookAs democracy dims in Hong Kong, US offers an 18-month safe havenAs the Chinese government continues to cement its control over Hong Kong, President Joe Biden signed a memorandum on Thursday allowing people from Hong Kong who currently reside in the U.S. to live and work in the country for 18 months.
First LookSafe passage: More Afghan aides relocated to U.S.More than 200 Afghans who worked alongside Americans have been relocated to the U.S. in efforts to protect them from retaliation from the Taliban following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.聽They join 70,000 others who have resettled in the U.S. since 2008.
Latest solution for the global food supply? Less (waste) is more.A U.N. pre-summit is highlighting a shift in thinking on how to improve the world鈥檚 food supply. Reduce food waste, and not just at fancy restaurants.
Meet the young mom who became the face of Belarus鈥� democracy movementWhen her husband was imprisoned in Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took up his fight against Belarus鈥� dictator. An interview about her journey.