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Assad’s Rule Collapses in Syria, Raising Concerns of a Vacuum
The Assad family dictatorship that ruled Syria for more than 50 years melts away, and outside powers maneuver for influence.
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As Russia and China Rewrite Rules of War, NATO Adapts Its Game Plan
Cyber and energy security are priorities for the alliance’s new leader, as member nations share more intelligence to protect critical infrastructure.
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South Korea’s Former Defense Minister Detained Over Martial-Law Involvement
Prosecutors arrested Kim Yong-hyun, escalating the legal fallout for central players who briefly instituted martial law this past week.
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Syria’s Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
Facing the collapse of his rule, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran. He came away empty-handed.
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Pressure Mounts on Syria’s Assad as Rebels Threaten Damascus From South and North
Rebel gains have left foreign powers scrambling to secure their interests while President Bashar al-Assad faces his most precarious position in more than a decade of civil war.
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South Korean President Avoids Impeachment as His Party Boycotts Vote
Opposition lawmakers plan to try a second time to oust Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law.