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Changing the US Foreign Policy Strategy in the Region and Afghanistan

Changing the US Foreign Policy Strategy in the Region and Afghanistan

Changing the US Foreign Policy Strategy in the Region and Afghanistan

What should Israel’s strategy to eliminate Hamas look like? Read the debate with Israeli Foreign Policy Adviser Ophir Falk and Audrey Kurth Cronin:

"A group of 17 Democratic senators is calling on the #Biden administration to reject #Israel’s claims that it is not violating #internationallaw by restricting #humanitarianaid amid a growing debate in Washington over whether the United States should suspend arms transfers to the government of Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu." The House and Senate foreign affairs/relations committees should be exercising close oversight on this issue, amidst the fog of war, the strong pressures on the Biden administration to make a relatively favorable or unfavorable assessment on the question of whether Israel is adhering to the laws of war, and the broader consequences to US national security, regional stability, and the risk of increasing US military re-entanglement in the region, which is affected in part by international perceptions of the relative justness and moderation of US foreign policy. There may not be any reason for optimism at present on US-Iran-Israel relations but that doesn't mean the US should contribute to provoking the confrontation some Israeli leaders would like (primarily American forces) to have with #Iran. The world is volatile enough as it is--all the more reason to ensure to whatever extent practically possible that that course of action is kept a true last resort. #Gaza #Rafah #Palestinians

West must come to terms with Myanmar's fragmentation This article advocates stronger international support for the resistance in Myanmar. Please read this article and send it your local political contact. Excerpts The country's diverse resistance groups, though, are not waiting for a perfect solution. They are already working on the ground to do as much good as they can, wherever they can. International donors should not wait either. To more effectively support the Myanmar people, Western governments and like-minded actors need to come to terms with the reality of an increasingly fragmented state that may never be put back together again. With the military retreating, resistance groups have started building parallel state structures and delivering public services in "liberated areas" free of central control, much like the largest ethnic armed organizations have done since the 1960s. These various groups are no longer just defending local communities but increasingly also governing millions of people.

Afghanistan under the Taliban: Power dynamics, regional relations, and US policy Brookings Institution 11 Sept 2024 The Brookings Foreign Policy program’s Initiative on Nonstate Armed Actors will bring together leading experts to analyze Afghanistan’s evolving political and security landscape, the shifting regional dynamics, the impact on marginalized groups, and the implications for U.S. policy.

The Future of Europe and Its Neighbours: Your Vote Matters! The upcoming #EuropeanParliament elections will shape crucial policies on migration, security, and economic development. As voters, we can influence how the EU addresses these key issues in its Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). Due to the current situation in the #Mediterranean, it is extremely important to choose the best direction and to foster equitable and fair relations with our #SouthernNeighbourhood, boosting peace and prosperity. The political leanings of the new Parliament will influence the ENP's priorities: 🌿 Green Focus, prioritizing environmental sustainability 🛡 Security Focus, emphasizing counter-terrorism and border management 🌍 Enlargement Aspirations, deepening cooperation with southern neighbours Read the EuroMeSCo Euromed Survey 2023 and discover the reccomendations from European and Southern Neighbourhood countries cizitens to reshape the ENP: https://shorturl.at/NBMBY #UseYourVote #EUelections2024

Pakistan's COAS General Asim Munir met with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi during the latter's official visit to Pakistan. They discussed mutual interests, regional peace, and border security. Both sides emphasized enhancing bilateral cooperation for regional stability and economic prosperity. COAS Munir referred to the Pakistan-Iran border as "a border of peace and friendship," emphasizing improved coordination to prevent terrorists from disrupting friendly relations. President Raisi highlighted the importance of cooperation between the armed forces of both countries for peace and stability. This visit marks the first by any head of state after Pakistan's general elections on February 8. #pakistan #iran #president #peaceful #friendlyborder #followers #followerseveryone