By Juan Cole / Informed CommentMay 13, 2017
The Chinese president called the new French leader this week, urging him to adhere to the Paris agreement, from which President Trump is considering withdrawing. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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The media’s obsession with Donald Trump provides an excuse for highlighting trivia while slighting issues that deserve far more attention. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )
By Nadia Prupis / Common DreamsMay 9, 2017
Moon favors resuming talks with North Korea and says he would review the previous administration's decision to host a U.S. missile defense system. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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The US ambassador to the United Nations speaks openly about her disapproval of the UN General Assembly's nuclear disarmament talks and her disdain for the U Human Rights Council. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentNov 27, 2016
The Cuban leader inserted himself into numerous conflicts, fighting what he saw as imperialism. The ventures were gradually abandoned over the past two decades. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentNov 19, 2016
In the past, Trump has asserted that ISIS is a far bigger danger to the U.S. than the al-Assad regime. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Andrea Germanos / Common DreamsNov 9, 2016
French President François Hollande said the result "opens a period of uncertainty." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Truthdig contributors often highlight and critique some of the biggest, most complex problems of our time. So this week we're asking readers to offer solutions to some of the issues you find most important. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Juan Cole / Informed CommentSep 11, 2016
Some officers in the U.S. military do not like the idea of coordinating with Russia, feeling that it has taken advantage of past cease-fires to advance its interests and those of Bashar Assad. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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