Greg Myre
Stories
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Europe
If Russia invades Ukraine, the U.S. will provide weapons and political support
The U.S. and its partners have sent weapons to Ukraine. They've provided political and moral support. But if Russia invades, Ukraine's army looks to be largely on its own against a stronger force.
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World
A look back at Afghanistan's last year
At the start of 2021, people knew that President Biden had promised to end the war in Afghanistan. They did not know how it would conclude.
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World
How the Soviet Union's collapse explains the current Russia-Ukraine tension
To understand the friction between Russia and Ukraine, it's important to go back to 1991. Exactly 30 years ago this weekend, the Soviet Union formally dissolved and broke up into 15 separate nations.
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World
In times of crisis — or to create one — Russia's Putin turns to his military
When Vladimir Putin assumed power in 1999, he immediately sent the Russian military into Chechnya. For more than 20 years, Putin has repeatedly looked to the military to strengthen his rule.
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World
As U.S. Spies Look To The Future, One Target Stands Out: China
When current and former U.S. intelligence officials gathered at a conference in Sea Island, Ga., there was a clear message — a pivot to China is already underway.
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National Security
Encore: Havana Syndrome remains a mystery as researchers study microwave beam theory
The U.S. government is still trying to figure out what is causing Havana syndrome ailments. Years ago, microwave radiation directed against U.S. officials was documented abroad.
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World
Is China a threat or an opportunity? Depends which Americans you ask
Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, Midwestern farmers and Wall Street investors all see China as a business opportunity. Yet in Washington, China is first and foremost a security threat.
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World
Fearful Of The Taliban, At-Risk Afghans Urgently Seek A Way Out
Many Afghans who worked with the American military are desperately trying to flee. One of them is Mohammed, a colonel in the Afghan army who's now in hiding with a group of more than a dozen families.
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Asia
After 20 Years, U.S. Troops Are Out Of Afghanistan. What's Next?
With the U.S. military gone, the big question now is: What happens next in the new chapter between the two countries, and what happens to Americans and others left behind.
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World
Explosions Reported In Kabul Residential Area
There are reports of an explosion in a residential area in the Afghan capital of Kabul. The targeted house is not far from the airport in where U.S. military is carrying out its evacuation mission.