In an era of perpetual military engagements, from drone strikes in distant deserts to naval confrontations in contested seas, one glaring absence stands out: Congress hasn’t formally declared war since World War II, leaving presidents with expansive leeway to commit U.S. forces abroad without the legislative body’s explicit stamp of approval. This shift has transformed
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Seven months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – and following Ukraine’s recent retaking of substantial ground from Russian forces – Americans express less concern than they did in the spring about Ukraine being defeated by Russia and about the war expanding into other countries.
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At a bar in Ukraine's capital on a Monday night, the host of a stand-up comedy show offers a straightforward introduction: "We tell jokes and you laugh. It's as simple as that."
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A new round of talks between Ukraine and Russia will begin in the next few minutes in Istanbul. Turkish President Erdogan met with delegations from both countries.
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War, a humanitarian crisis, a looming famine, a health system close to collapse and the deepening impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a “catastrophic situation” in which a woman dies in childbirth every two hours in Yemen, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).
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“If we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we need to act boldly and urgently, to reduce the risks that environmental degradation and climate change present for conflict and commit to protecting our planet from the debilitating effects of war”, António Guterres said in a message marking the International Day for Preventing the
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It's hard to believe that just five years ago, Americans watched in horror as ISIS gained power and territory in the Middle East and radical Islamist terrorists killed 14 Americans on U.S. soil in San Bernardino, California.
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