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The Israel-Palestine conflict has a long and complex history dating back to the early 20th century. Here is a brief summary: The conflict has its origins in the rise of Zionism, a political movement among Jews to establish a homeland in historic Palestine. In the early 1900s, Jewish immigration to Palestine increased, leading to tensions …
President Joe Biden may face complications getting on Ohio’s 2024 general election ballot unless Democrats make changes or the state legislature takes action, according to a letter issued by the office of Ohio’s secretary of state, Frank LaRose. According to Ohio law, there is an August 7 deadline “to certify a presidential candidate to this …
NATO celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding on 4 April 1949. Much of the coverage of this momentous occasion will focus on the strength of NATO’s famous Article 5 guarantee that “an armed attack against one [NATO ally] … shall be considered an attack against them all.” Faith in this bedrock principle of the …
The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Former Texas House Speaker Joe Straus said on Thursday that Midland oil magnate Tim Dunn, one of the state’s most powerful and influential GOP megadonors, once told him that only Christians should hold leadership positions in the lower …
Afederal judge on Thursday denied Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s (R) request to block a cease-and-desist order issued by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) demanding Blakeman repeal an executive order effectively banning transgender woman and girls from competing in female athletic events. www.maketheconnection.net/AnxietyAnxiety in Veterans – What Are Anxiety Disorders? Ad Blakeman’s executive order, …
In 1949, a group of nations signed a treaty to form the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, commonly known as NATO. In the four years since World War II had ended, western and eastern Europe had become divided by the Cold War. The treaty between the United States, Canada and 10 western European nations called on the signatories to offer …
Israelis from all walks of life believe that the Oct. 7 massacres changed something vital in them and in their country. The horrors of the recent past weigh on citizens’ hearts and minds. Daunting ongoing military operations in the south with Iranian-backed Hamas and in the north with Iranian-backed Hezbollah – along with the threat …
Over the past decade, illiberal powers have become emboldened and gained influence within the global arena. Leading authoritarian countries—including China, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela—have developed new tools and strategies to contain the spread of democracy and challenge the liberal international political order. Meanwhile, the advanced democracies have retreated, failing to respond to the …
New democracies all over the world are finding themselves haunted by the old demons of clientelism, corruption, arbitrariness, and the abuse of power—leading to a growing awareness that, in addition to elections, democracy requires checks and balances. Democratic governments must be accountable to the electorate; but they must also be subject to restraint and oversight …
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