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The Disastrous U.S. Habit to Rush Elections

From Iraq and Afghanistan to Ukraine, the U.S. always hopes to get “its man” into office quickly — with poor results.

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Ukraine: Cancel the Presidential Election! (It’s The Wrong Kind)

The May 25 presidential election does not matter. Ukraine needs a well-balanced parliamentary system.

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Outside War: Syria’s Women and Children Carry On, Abroad

Photo Gallery: Scenes of life in the world’s second largest refugee camp.

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U.S.-Russia: Seeking Salvation in Sanctions

U.S. foreign policy is driven by acts of symbolism. When they fail, the U.S. is quick to blame others.

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The Transatlantic World is Falling Apart

The U.S. is issuing frantic wake-up calls on defense – but Europe isn’t listening.

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