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The scars of war
John’s career spanned the entirety of the 20-year “war on terror.” Service members would often return home only to find that ...
Four Signs Iran and Israel Risk Return to War
Iran's resurgence, Israel's military posture, and U.S. backing create a high-stakes triangle driving the region toward ...
Russia seizes $50 billion in assets as economy shifts during war in Ukraine, research shows
Russian authorities have confiscated assets worth some $50 billion over the past three years, underscoring the scale of the ...
The One Place Where Nuclear War Isn’t Abstract
Japan is the one place in the world that has felt, and personally mourned, the staggering damage of nuclear warfare. The ...
To rebuild from war, Syrian firefighters work to rebuild trust — in each other
They were on opposite sides during Syria's civil war and now must do lifesaving work together. A makeshift brick wall divides ...
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In war, incentives matter more than courage
Incentives matter in other kinds of conflict, too. Pirates of the 18th century were also keen to avoid fighting. Not only was ...
Cash in extremely short supply in war-wrecked Gaza Strip - and Palestinians pay high price to get it
Cash is the lifeblood of the Gaza Strip’s shattered economy, and like all other necessities in this war-torn territory -- ...
US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports
The Pentagon is urging Japan and Australia to clarify what role they would play if the U.S. and China went to war over Taiwan ...