Michael N. Barnett

professor of international affairs and political science at George Washington University

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A State Department official resigned, protesting the Biden administration’s “blind support” for Israel. As Biden prepares to request more military aid, should that continue?

US gives billions in military aid to Israel. Should that change?

A State Department official resigned, protesting the Biden administration’s “blind support” for Israel. As Biden prepares to request more military aid, should that continue?

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Over the last six months, Republican-led state legislatures nationwide have passed a slate of laws restricting the rights of transgender Americans.

Documentary highlighting trans student athletes fighting for the right to play sports

Over the last six months, Republican-led state legislatures nationwide have passed a slate of laws restricting the rights of transgender Americans.

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