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Ethiopia’s civil war is raging. How can it get on track toward peace?

As the conflict enters its deadliest phase, U.S. leadership and collaboration with African partners are desperately needed to stop the slide. In August, the devastating conflict in northern Ethiopia resumed, effectively ending the March 2022 humanitarian truce between the Ethiopian federal government and Tigrayan forces, which many hoped would pave …

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In a War Over Global Order, Russia Bombs Ukraine Cities

Ukrainians face new crimes and a punishing winter in their defense against dictators’ wars. Over the past 48 hours, Russia again escalated its rain of explosives on Ukrainian cities and civilians. As Ukraine’s soldiers drive back Russia’s invasion forces, Vladimir Putin is trying instead to bludgeon millions of Ukrainians into …

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China reaffirms Xi’s dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang

China’s ruling Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping’s continued dominance in running the nation Saturday, one day ahead of giving him a widely expected third five-year term as leader. A party congress effectively removed Premier Li Keqiang from senior leadership. Li, the nation’s No. 2 official, is a proponent of …

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