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In the NewsOctober 11, 2022Where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine standsPeter DizikesMIT NewsWhile the early months of the war saw significant Russian advances in multiple areas of Ukraine, the tide has turned since then. A recent Ukrainian counteroffensive in the country’s north has pushed Russian troops back across the border and has extended to provinces in the Donbas region, the site of much industrial activity. Over the last week, Ukraine has also taken back 150 square miles of land in the Kherson province in the country’s south. |
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In the NewsOctober 4, 2022North Korea launches nuclear-capable missile over JapanJohn DickersonCBS NewsFor the first time in five years, North Korea launched a missile over Japan Tuesday, rattling nerves and sending a message to the US and its allies. Jim Walsh, senior research associate with the MIT Security Studies Program, spoke with John Dickerson explored the implications of this launch. |
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Analysis + OpinionOctober 2, 2022Bolsonaro and Lula are heading to second round in Brazil electionTerrence McCoy, Paulina Villegas and Gabriela Sá PessoaThe Washington PostBrazil's deeply polarizing presidential election, which has pitted populists from opposite ends of the political spectrum — right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro and left-wing former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — will go to a second round after no candidate secured enough votes Sunday to claim outright victory. |
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Analysis + OpinionOctober 1, 2022The rewards of rivalry: US-Chinese competition can spur climate progressJeff D Colgan and Nicholas L MillerForeign AffairsThe two superpowers are engaging in competitive shaming, attempting to attract or retain partners by drawing attention to the abuses of their rival. And they are trying to outbid each other, bestowing economic benefits on countries to win them over to their side. They also, however, sometimes pursue institutionalized cooperation when facing common threats. |
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Analysis + OpinionSeptember 27, 2022As Brazil’s election day approaches, fear of violence growsPaulina Villegas and Gabriela Sá PessoaThe Washington PostPaulina Villegas and Gabriela Sá Pessoa report on an unusually deadly election campaign in Brazil. Read the article here in The Washington Post. |
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In the NewsSeptember 26, 2022Protests, political unrest and violent clashes plague IranRobin YoungWBURHere & Now's security analyst Jim Walsh was at the UNGA and speaks to Robin Young about the latest news on Iran. |
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Analysis + OpinionSeptember 22, 2022These disunited statesSteven Simon and Jonathan StevensonThe New York ReviewIt is time to consider a radical solution to stave off the prospect of political violence and even civil war in the US. Steven Simon and Jonathan Stevenson's newest piece, published here in The New York Review. |
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In the NewsSeptember 21, 2022Taylor Fravel shares insights into China, Taiwan, and US upcoming moves with Wenchi YuWenchi YuTVBS English NewsTaylor Fravel speaks on TVBS News with Wenchi Yu on the upcoming moves of China, the US, and Taiwan. |
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In the NewsSeptember 20, 2022The US-Iran conflict: Review of “Republics of Myth”Marc Martorell JunyentInformed CommentMarc Martorell Junyent reviews Republics of Myth: National Narratives and the US-Iran Conflict by Hussein Banai, Malcolm Byrne, and John Tirman. In memory of John Tirman, who passed away suddenly on Friday, August 19, 2022. Read the obituary and tributes. |
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In the NewsSeptember 14, 2022Ukraine gaining ground over Russian troopsSue O'ConnellNECNSue O’Connell talks to Carol Saivetz about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reaction to the news that his troops are losing ground. |