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The United States needs to articulate its approach, to make clear its intentions and provide leadership for an international humanitarian response.
Credible estimates show that the conflict has been Russia's most deadly since World War II.
The Congolese government and military are deepening ties to Moscow, and trying to use this as leverage with the United States and Europe.
One thing about the releases is clear: Ortega and Murillo do not provide charity.
The risks of brinkmanship look greater when research on human psychology is taken into account.
Special Operations Forces' responsibilities will shift to meet threats from state adversaries, but they are not an all-purpose force.
The unprecedented campaign is a test of the Biden administration's commitment to addressing conflict-related sexual violence.
Russia is applying the lessons of its campaign against civilians in Syria to the conflict in Ukraine. The humanitarian response can learn from the Syrian conflict, too.
Recent conflicts in former Soviet states demonstrate the ways that Russia's grip in the region has slipped.
The Russian Aerospace Forces' offensive has been more accurate than often appreciated, but its effectiveness has been limited by Ukraine's careful preparation and response.