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In a significant diplomatic development, Lebanese and Israeli officials have engaged in rare direct negotiations as both sides work to maintain a fragile ceasefire agreement.
The strategic waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil passes is once again at the center of geopolitical tensions, with implications for global energy security.
International developments and global affairs
The United States has taken a historic step in reclassifying marijuana, but what does this actually mean for federal law, research, and the global drug policy conversation?
After more than a decade and a half in power, Viktor Orbán's era has concluded. What does this mean for Hungary, the European Union, and democratic governance in the region?
Rising fuel costs are creating a cascading effect on humanitarian operations worldwide, forcing aid organizations to make difficult choices about where and how to deliver assistance.
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The United States has taken a historic step in reclassifying marijuana, but what does this actually mean for federal law, research, and the global drug policy conversation?
Rising fuel costs are creating a cascading effect on humanitarian operations worldwide, forcing aid organizations to make difficult choices about where and how to deliver assistance.
As Afghanistan enters another year under Taliban rule, regional powers are recalibrating their diplomatic approaches, balancing security concerns with economic interests.
Water scarcity and competing demands make water rights one of the most complex and consequential issues in Central Asia. Here's what you need to know.
Commentary and perspectives from our contributors
An Afghan journalist reflects on the state of media in the country, the challenges facing reporters, and why independent journalism matters more than ever.
Guest Contributor
Apr 16, 2026
People, communities, culture, and social change
The Afghan diaspora, spanning decades of migration waves, carries with it stories of loss, adaptation, and the complex relationship between identity and homeland.
Interviews, reports, and visual storytelling
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