Iran and Israel tensions are at a boiling point – here's what you need to know
Everyone is talking about Israel and Iran, and for good reason.
Foreign policy
From US-Russia nuclear talks to a toad you probably shouldn't lick – Here's your November 10 news briefing
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The US and Russia nuclear treaty talks – In 2010, the US and Russia signed an agreement called The New START treaty, which was extended to last through 2026.
From key points from President Xi’s CCP congress speech to a lifesize Pan Solo – Here’s your October 17 news briefing
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Xi’s CCP Congress speech
Occurring only twice a decade, China’s Communist Party Congress is a pretty big deal when it comes to choosing the country’s future leaders. And this year’s, in particular, is important for a few reasons.
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President Xi gave a speech to open the CCP Congress – here’s what you need to know
Occurring only twice a decade, China’s Communist Party Congress is a pretty big deal when it comes to choosing the country’s future leaders. And this year’s, in particular, is important for a few reasons. It’s the first one since the COVID pandemic (and China’s zero-COVID
What does the US Department of State do?
While much of what the Department of State does is obscure or unknown to the average citizen, it is considered among the most powerful and important departments in the executive branch.
As President Joe Biden attempts to enact an ambitious array of domestic policies, his foreign policy goals remain a
Will Biden follow the Trump administration’s plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan?
A withdrawal agreement signed by the Trump administration promised that the US would leave Afghanistan by May 1, 2021. But with a new administration in charge and the stability of the Middle East hanging in the balance, it’s up to Biden to decide what happens next.
Though President Joe
Germany and the US may disagree over how to handle China and Russia
A return to normalcy is unlikely to see the US and Germany on the same page when it comes to foreign policy but will instead emphasize the differing degree to which the two countries view the wider world.
With new elections set for September 26 of this year, Angela Merkel