The Taliban believes it will have the upper hand in any talks with the Afghan government and its U.S. partner, but the group's goals remain unclear, says expert Amin Tarzi.
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President Obama's speech on climate change signals policy changes in some important areas, such as Clean Air Act rules. CFR's Michael Levi examines the main takeaways.
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President Obama’s weeklong visit to three African countries should reinforce trade and political ties and address some sentiments that the continent has been overlooked by the White House, writes CFR’s John Campbell.
Around the Web: Economist Barack Obama in Africa
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The Lebanon-based militant group's growing ties to Tehran and Damascus amid the Syrian civil war mark it as a regional force to reckon with, explains this CFR Backgrounder.
Foreign Affairs Hezbollah's Gamble in Syria
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Two experts argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can alleviate India's poverty: the overall growth of the country's economy.
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