Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
Category: International Relations
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It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs
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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza
The New York Times – On the Runway:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Intention to Keep Country on a War Footing
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment of hard-line loyalists to top jobs suggests he is prepared to keep the country on a war footing and to quash domestic dissent.
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As China Hunts for Scientific Talent, the US Makes It Easier
The New York Times – Business:Young researchers have long come to the U.S. for academic training, but a combination of Chinese money and U.S. restrictions is shifting the balance.
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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
The New York Times – On the Runway:Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
The New York Times – On the Runway:Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
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Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
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Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks
The New York Times – On the Runway:French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
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Outdated American Policy Is Hurting the Afghan People
The New York Times – On the Runway:A new generation of Afghans wants to move on from the animosities of the past, but Western policies make that difficult.
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How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
The New York Times – On the Runway:Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
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Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
The New York Times – On the Runway:Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.