David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts on Conflict, War, and Debate

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Does the U.S.-Saudi Civil Nuclear Agreement Serve America's Interests?

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that supporters say could strengthen ties, advance normalization, and give Washington greater influence over the kingdom’s nuclear ambitions. Critics warn that without stronger restrictions on uranium enr ...  Show more

Is the United Nations Obsolete? (Encore)

As world attention descends on the United Nations General Assembly, Open to Debate is once again casting a critical lens on this over 80-year-old global organization. To this day, questions are still mounting as to whether the United Nations itself is both ineffective and outdate ...  Show more

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