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How arming the Kurds in Iran could lead to "civil war on steroids"
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How arming the Kurds in Iran could lead to "civil war on steroids"

As Trump looks for new ways to pressure Tehran, backing Kurdish militants could open a volatile new front—alarming Turkey and risking a dangerous escalation.

Election officials display a ballot paper while sorting and counting votes after polls close at a polling station during Zambia's general elections.
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Election crisis in one of Africa’s most stable democracies, Mecca agreement may get another signee, SCOTUS sides with Trump on mail-in ballots

The mineral-rich southern African nation of Zambia is slipping into political crisis following last week’s disputed election, in which incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema won a second five-year term.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower, after his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, U.S April 3, 2023.
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What We’re Watching: Trump’s day in court, Turkey stuffing Sweden, Egypt buddying up

Trump’s arraignment; Turkey keeps stuffing Sweden — why?; a battered Egypt searches for friends

People search for survivors following an earthquake in Iskenderun, Turkey.
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The politics of recovery in Syria and Turkey

The rescue effort in Syria and Turkey after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake is anything but smooth sailing, not least because of frigid weather conditions. But there are also political factors obstructing the recovery work.

What is Turkey thinking?
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What is Turkey thinking?

Finland and Sweden are eager to join NATO. Not so fast, says Turkey.