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What history shows: How will the war in Ukraine end?

Despite Ukraine’s gains against Russia, experts believe a frozen conflict or painful truce is most likely. Here is why. The war in Ukraine conjures up a strong sense of historical déjà vu. Though recorded in 21st-century fashion through up-close-and-personal shots from mobile phone cameras and high-definition drone footage, the images …

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An Enduring Challenge: ISIS-linked Foreigners in Türkiye

What’s new? Thousands of foreign nationals who joined ISIS in Syria and Iraq have crossed into Türkiye. Some have been deported. Others have stayed, with some still facing trial for terrorism-related charges and others nearing the end of their prison sentences. Their presence creates a humanitarian and security challenge for Türkiye, …

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