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Colombia's president is used to being wildly popular. But now, his flirtation with a third term may be getting him into trouble.

What the four-stars are reading -- a weekly column from Small Wars Journal.

As the United States celebrates its Independence Day, here's a look at some places with nothing to cheer about. The following images are from the bottom 21 countries and territories from Freedom House's Freedom in the World report, with text prepared by the staff of Freedom House.

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What will happen to Iraqi reconstruction when all the marines are gone?

A historical look at how Afghanistan can be won -- and lost.

The true test for Iraq will come from its next round of elections -- and the real U.S. troop withdrawal.

With so much at stake, why don't Palestinians care about Iran?

As U.S. troops pull out, it's starting to look an awful lot like 2003.

What will be the legacy of the Green Revolution?

The Globalization of the King of Pop

After years of seeking superpower status, Russia is finally settling into its role in the new world order.

What the four-stars are reading -- a weekly column from Small Wars Journal.

Why the Iranian election was doomed from the start.

And what they say about modern Iran

A blanket hold placed late last week by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) on all State Department nominees appears to have been lifted on Saturday, administration sources tell The Cable.

As the Iranian opposition takes its case to the country's religious leader, here's a look at five hard-line mullahs who could stand in the way.

Haunting images from the world's most fragile states.