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"It's a Disaster": European Countries Refuse to Take a Stand Against U.S. Violations of Int'l Law
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsEuropean Foreign Policy

"It's a Disaster": European Countries Refuse to Take a Stand Against U.S. Violations of Int'l Law

Europe's ambiguous response to the US-Israel war on Iran is a 'disaster' that erodes international law and NATO's credibility, according to a leading international relations professor.

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Ground Invasion of Iran Could Be "Suicide Mission" for U.S.: Ex-Army Intelligence Analyst
US-Iran conflictGround invasion risksStrait of Hormuz

Ground Invasion of Iran Could Be "Suicide Mission" for U.S.: Ex-Army Intelligence Analyst

A former US Army intelligence analyst warns that any US ground invasion of Iran would be a "suicide mission" due to overwhelming logistical and tactical challenges, while US allies refuse to participate in the conflict.

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Trump's Plan to Seize Greenland Would "Militarize the Arctic," Trample Indigenous Rights
GeopoliticsInternational LawArctic Security

Trump's Plan to Seize Greenland Would "Militarize the Arctic," Trample Indigenous Rights

The Trump administration's aggressive pursuit of Greenland, including potential military force, sparks international condemnation, threatens NATO, and highlights the disregard for indigenous sovereignty and international law.

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Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 6, 2026
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Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 6, 2026

The US faces international condemnation and domestic unrest following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, while simultaneously facing a controversial new vaccine schedule and a political standoff over a January 6th plaque.

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