Securing Ukraine: Initiative focused on the security and policy surrounding Ukraine.
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Climate Change: Discusses international efforts like the Paris Agreement aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but highlights insufficient action by countries.
Regions: Focuses on specific geopolitical areas:
Myanmar: Overview of its struggle with military rule, civil war, and poverty.
Explainers: Detailed explanations on current issues:
Health: Covers efforts to address racial inequities in health by the Biden administration.
Research & Analysis: Includes critical insights:
Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies: Analysis of economic policies, e.g., Trump's tariff ideas.
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Iraq War Timeline (2003-2011)
2003
March 20: U.S. invasion of Iraq begins with the goal to eliminate WMDs and overthrow Saddam Hussein.
April 9: Saddam's regime collapses.
May 1: President Bush declares 'Mission Accomplished'.
May 23: Disbandment of the Iraqi army announced.
December 14: Saddam captured by U.S. troops.
2004
January 24: U.S. admits WMD intelligence was flawed.
March 31: Fallujah contractors killed, highlighting the insurgency.
April 28: Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal emerges.
2005
October 15: Iraq holds constitutional referendum amid violence.
2006
February 22: Samarra shrine bombing sparks sectarian violence.
June 8: AQI leader Zarqawi killed.
December 30: Saddam executed.
2007
January 10: Bush announces troop surge.
June 1: The 'Awakening' begins; Sunni tribes turn against AQI.
2008
March 3: Ahmadinejad's visit signifies changing Iran-Iraq relations.
2009
February 1: Obama announces troop drawdown.
June 30: U.S. troops withdraw from Iraqi cities.
2010
August 31: End of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, though troops remain to assist.
2011
October 21: Obama announces final troop withdrawal by year-end.
December 18: Last U.S. troops leave Iraq, ending military mission.