Sure, countries take in people displaced by warfare out of humanitarian concerns. But they also have a more practical goal: preventing still-worse conflicts.
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Trump’s Refugee Cuts Threaten Deep Consequences at Home and Abroad
Sure, countries take in people displaced by warfare out of humanitarian concerns. But they also have a more practical goal: preventing still-worse conflicts.
Netanyahu, Facing Tough Israel Election, Pledges to Annex a Third of West Bank
The move by Israel’s prime minister, who faces an election in a week, would reduce any future Palestinian state to an enclave encircled by Israel.
Five Policy Clashes Between John Bolton and President Trump
John R. Bolton, a national security hawk, and President Trump disagreed on how to approach a number of international issues.
A Chat With a Builder of Golf Courses
Jim Fazio has worked on courses all over the world. But the most fun he ever had, he said, was building the Trump International Golf Club.
U.S. Soldier Whose Death in Afghanistan Upended Peace Talks ‘Loved His Country’
President Trump said he called off negotiations with the Taliban after they claimed responsibility for the death of Sgt. First Class Elis A. Barreto Ortiz.
North Korea Launches 2 More Projectiles, Its 8th Weapons Test Since July
The North’s tests on Tuesday came hours after the country said it was willing to sit down with the United States “for comprehensive discussions.” President Trump called the announcement “interesting.”
Afghans Glad Trump Stopped Taliban Talks, Even if They Doubt His Explanation
What jarred many Afghans was how a single attack and the death of one American, cited by Mr. Trump, could have upended 10 months of negotiations.
How Trump’s Plan to Secretly Meet With the Taliban Came Together, and Fell Apart
What would have been one of the biggest headline-grabbing moments of President Trump’s tenure was put together on the spur of the moment and then canceled on the spur of the moment.
After Trump Calls Off Talks, Afghanistan Braces for Violence
There were many questions about why Mr. Trump suddenly scuttled talks with the Taliban just as they were nearing a conclusion.