(C) The Conversation This story was originally published by The Conversation and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . American University School of International Service on The Conversation [1] ['Benjamin Jensen', 'Boaz Atzili', 'Carl Levan', 'Carolyn Gallaher', 'Esther Brito Ruiz', 'Garret Martin', 'Guy Ziv', 'Jeff Bachman', 'Jordan Tama', 'Joseph Torigian'] Date: 2023-11-16 15:59:21+00:00 AFP via Getty Images November 16, 2023 Hamas isn’t the first military group to hide behind civilians as a way to wage war The Taliban and the Islamic State group are among the militant groups that have been known to use civilians as human shields in the past, in order to try to shift their opponents’ war calculations. Rob Welham/Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images September 28, 2023 Shutdowns are a uniquely American drama − in the UK, it’s just not Parliament’s cup of tea With the US government seemingly heading toward a potentially painful federal shutdown, a scholar explains why such events never occur in the UK. Fethi Belaid/AFP via Getty Images September 20, 2023 Morocco’s earthquake and Libya’s floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure With Morocco, there’s stronger bureaucracy, and in Libya, authorities are weaker. But, as a scholar who has worked in both countries explains, the results are the same: not enough aid getting through. Scott Olson/Getty Images August 24, 2023 8 GOP candidates debate funding to Ukraine, Trump’s future and – covertly, with dog whistles – race From immigration and federal spending to Ukraine and the state of American schools, eight GOP presidential candidates had a lot to say. Scott Peterson/Getty Images August 22, 2023 First Republican debate set to kick off without Trump – but with the potential to direct the GOP’s foreign policy stance While a few Republican politicians have aligned with former President Donald Trump’s isolationist foreign policy position, most candidates continue to push for the traditional stance of engagement. Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images August 3, 2023 Headlines and front lines: How US news coverage of wars in Yemen and Ukraine reveals a bias in recording civilian harm An analysis of over 1,000 headlines shows key differences in how US media portray the aggressors and victims in the two conflicts. Mikhail Tereshchenko/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP June 30, 2023 What Beijing’s muted response to Wagner mutiny tells us about China-Russia relations – and what it doesn’t China has provided Russia with economic support during the war in Ukraine. But Beijing may be concerned over recent events in Moscow. Ukrainian Presidential Office via AP June 6, 2023 Kakhovka dam breach: 3 essential reads on what it means for Ukraine’s infrastructure, beleaguered nuclear plant and future war plans Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the attack on crucial civilian infrastructure. Experts explain what the incident means for future war plans, and for the safety of the affected region. Paul Faith/WPA Pool/Getty Images June 6, 2023 UK PM Sunak visits Washington to strengthen ties, watch baseball – having already struck out on trade deal The UK leader’s visit to the US comes amid trouble at home, with low ratings for his Conservative Party. But don’t expect much joy for Sunak on trade or Northern Ireland. Dan Kitwood/Pool/AFP via Getty Images April 4, 2023 New EU-UK trade deal has promise for Northern Ireland and US as well A newly approved trade deal could be an opportunity to return Northern Ireland’s political attention to pressing issues of health care, housing, energy costs and inflation. AP Photo March 28, 2023 What’s at stake as protests rock Israel: 3 essential reads on democracy, security and human rights Three scholars examine the implications of the crisis roiling Israel as hundreds of thousands of people protest across country. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images February 16, 2023 Economy and security on the ballot in Nigeria – 5 things to watch in presidential election An expert on Nigerian political history explains why the 2023 elections are unique and critical. Eyal Warshavsky/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images January 19, 2023 Israel’s Netanyahu facing off against the supreme court and proposing to limit judicial independence - and 3 other threats to Israeli democracy Israel’s most far-right and religious ruling coalition, which just assumed power, poses a profound threat to the country’s democratic institutions, from the courts to individual rights. AP Photo November 16, 2022 Could Poland demand NATO act in event of Russian attack? An expert explains Article 4 and 5 commitments following missile blast Polish authorities are investigating what they initially believed to be a Russian-made missile blast close to the border with Ukraine. Later, the country’s president said it was likely to have been an accident. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images November 8, 2022 A stunning political comeback for Israel’s Netanyahu may give way to governing nightmare ahead Israel’s longest serving and most politically resilient prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, returns to government with a new coalition, partnering with extreme-right parties. It could be his undoing. Munir Uz Zaman/AFP via Getty Images November 4, 2022 Generous aid to Ukraine is diverting resources away from other refugee crises around the world The international response to the refugee crisis in Ukraine has been impressive. But humanitarian aid is falling short to help refugees in other countries such as Bangladesh, Yemen and Ethiopia. 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