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‘I Don’t Have Anyone Left’: What Life Is Like for Refugees in Ukraine
KURAKHOVO, Ukraine—They all have a reason to go home. For some, it’s to reunite with friends and family, to regain their dignity, or to find… Read More
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How Republicans Plan to Shape the Next President’s Iran Policy
Republican opponents of the Iran nuclear deal have been stymied in their ability to shape U.S. policy with America’s longtime adversary in the Middle East…. Read More
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Germany Threatens Facebook With Criminal Action for ‘Hate Speech’ Violations
Last month, German Justice Minister Heiko Maas suggested that Facebook and Twitter could be held criminally liable if they do not step up their efforts… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Rising Concerns as the Battle Begins to Defeat ISIS in Mosul
The long-awaited Iraqi offensive is underway to retake Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, from the Islamic State. On Monday, Iraqi security forces began the attack from… Read More
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Cuban Dictatorship Governed More Severely During 2 Years of US Engagement
In the waning months of his presidency, President Barack Obama issued a directive he called “irreversible,” expanding transactions related to Cuban pharmaceuticals, increasing transportation, and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
UNESCO, Which Obama Wants US to Fund, Calls Israel ‘Occupying Power’ and Rewrites Jewish History
Even though it remains a member of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United States has not provided any funding to the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Pakistan Aims to End Honor Killings With Reform
Pakistan took a positive step forward last Thursday when it passed legislation to increase the penalties for individuals guilty of committing so-called “honor killings.” Honor… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Heritage Event Explores Geopolitics of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
On Wednesday, September 28, The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion on “Geopolitics and Economic Development: Assessing the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.” The discussion focused on… Read More
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Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Be at ‘Tipping Point’ as US, EU Spar With Russia Over Syria
KYIV, Ukraine—The shaky cease-fire in eastern Ukraine has reached a “tipping point,” a high-level Ukrainian government official says. The official’s comments underscore how geopolitical events—from… Read More
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October Surprise in Pakistan: Finally Cracking Down on Terror Groups?
In a striking development, perhaps demonstrating the tremendous international pressure on Pakistan to crack down on terrorist groups within its borders, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Russia’s Information Warfare Continues
Speculation about Russian interference in the upcoming U.S. presidential election is flowing fast in the U.S. media. Russia was widely believed to be responsible for… Read More
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Memorial Ceremony for Nazi Massacre Warns of History Repeating
KYIV, Ukraine—Last week, Ukraine commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Nazi massacre at the Babyn Yar ravine outside of Kyiv. From September 29, 1941, until… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Ghana’s Journey From Slavery to Economic Freedom
The Heritage Foundation was on the road in Africa last month with a message of economic freedom. The final stop was Ghana, whose capital is… Read More
InternationalCommentary
6 Moves Putin’s Russia Could Make in Its Old Stomping Ground
Russia’s invasion of eastern Ukraine and annexation of Crimea have left many wondering: Where next for Moscow? While no one can read Russian President Vladimir… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Fighting the Good Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria
The Heritage Foundation was on the road in West Africa carrying the message of economic freedom. One of our stops was Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is… Read More
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2 Years After Airliner Downed, Eastern Ukraine Remains a De Facto No-Fly Zone
KYIV, Ukraine—More than two years after a Russian surface-to-air missile shot down a civilian airliner over eastern Ukraine, the embattled region remains a de facto… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Indian Strikes against Pakistani Terror Bases: U.S. Must Ensure No Further Escalation
Ten days after an attack on an Indian Army base in Kashmir, New Delhi launched surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides… Read More
InternationalCommentary
China’s Economy Is Headed for a Hard Landing
The world’s second-largest economy is going to make a hard landing one day, China watchers have speculated for several years. The fact is, though, the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Shimon Peres’ Legacy of Statesmanship
Shimon Peres, the former prime minister and president of Israel, died Wednesday morning in a hospital in Tel Aviv. He was 93. His passing marks… Read More
InternationalCommentary
More Economic Freedom Could Mean Less Civil Strife in Ethiopia
The Heritage Foundation has taken its message of economic freedom to Africa. Today’s stop is Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia—source of the Blue Nile… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Sweden’s Smart Move to Return Troops to an Island Eyed by Russia
Sweden’s decision to reintroduce permanent troops to the island province of Gotland is wise in light of recent Russian aggression. Swedish soldiers exercising on Gotland… Read More
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Syria Cease-Fire Collapse Highlights How Far US-Russia Relations Have Fallen
KYIV, Ukraine—The story is depressingly familiar. On Friday, the cease-fire in Syria, which was brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian… Read More
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A War on Their Doorstep, Ukrainian Millennials Enjoy a Night Out in a Front-Line City
KYIV, Ukraine—In Mariupol, a Ukrainian port city on the Sea of Azov only about 10 miles from the front lines, you can frequently hear artillery… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Obama’s Use of UN to Advance Partisan Agenda Hurts the Organization Long Term
President Barack Obama gave his eighth and final address to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday morning. The tone was reminiscent of past speeches in… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Regulations in Benin, West Africa, Stunt Business Growth for Entrepreneurs Like Glwadys Tawema
The Heritage Foundation has taken its message of economic freedom on the road.One stop was Cotonou, the capital of Benin—a small country of about 9 million next… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Major Attack on Indian Army in Kashmir Puts South Asia on Crisis Footing
Indo-Pakistani tensions have been heightening over the last several months, but Sunday’s attack on an Indian army base in Kashmir that left 17 soldiers dead… Read More
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3 International Commitments Obama Wants to Tie the US to Before Leaving Office
Before leaving office, President Barack Obama could commit the United States to two actions affecting its nuclear arsenal, and a third on much smaller weapons…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Georgia Could Boost American Interests
My small country of Georgia lies at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It also lies at the intersection of many of America’s most vital… Read More
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Architect of Brexit Victory Reflects on How He Won Swing Voters
More than two months after a majority of voters decided that Britain should withdraw from the European Union, the architect of the “leave” movement has… Read More
InternationalCommentary
With North Korea’s 5th Nuclear Test, Time for Obama to Pressure China
On Sept. 8, North Korea conducted its fifth nuclear test, the second since January 2016. The regime confirmed the nuclear test, claiming to now have… Read More
