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This editorial was published by the Lewiston Tribune and written by Tribune Opinion page editor Marty Trillhaase.

 

In a dynamic dance of diplomacy, SA navigates global politics with finesse, positioning itself as a pivotal player in the Global South.

Washington nudged Argentina to purchase two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons from Denmark, rather than acquiring JF-17 fighter jets that Beijing developed with Pakistan. The JF-17 Thunder has been marketed to the developing world as a low-cost combat aircraft.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has written an open letter to US President Joe Biden, calling on him to swiftly determine whether or not he intends to impose sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act with respect to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its leader, General Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo, both accused of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights.

This time it’s different.

Ohio US Sen. JD Vance says giving Russian assets to Ukraine is a bad idea. The Ohio Capital Journal examines how true that may be.

Lawmakers say Hemedti’s and the RSF’s activities and abuses make them deserving of sanctions from the United States.

Our experts share their insights on what’s in the pending legislation and why it matters for US national security.

Vance says liquidating Russia’s assets could boomerang back on the U.S. in a couple of ways.