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Israeli leaders should view negotiations as a way to the security they crave, and the Palestinian Authority to the legitimacy they seek.

The Biden administration may be tempted to step in as Russia fails to protect Armenians, but it should exercise caution in its assistance.

Recent warnings to Bosnian separatists and other obstructionists are helpful, but deeper changes are needed. The upcoming Biden-Scholz meeting is a chance.

Будь-які форми територіальних поступок за нинішніх умов були б юридично недійсними та суперечили…

Any form of territorial concessions in the present environment would be legally void and contrary to duties imposed on states.

The only realistic chance for a lasting peace will be impossible to achieve solely as a bilateral agreement.

International actors should press for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and civilian protection in Sudan.

Unlike their approach to Ukraine, the partners have largely coddled Russian satellites whose actions increasingly destabilize the region.

Željko Komšić, a member of Bosnia's presidency, calls for allies to press for an end to sectarianism rather than reinforcing it.

Strengthening rule of law and democracy will require re-engineering the joint policies of the US and Colombian governments.

Pressing for certain "reforms" carries risks. The US, with allies, can take steps to help avert a further deterioration. 

President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken, together with allies, should rethink Western Balkans policy based on first principles.