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Trend Lines Podcast

Trump After Bolton, the Bahamas After Dorian and the New EU Commission

The Editors Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

In this week’s editors’ discussion on Trend Lines, WPR’s Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Laura Weiss talk about John Bolton’s abrupt departure as Donald Trump’s national security adviser. They also discuss the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and the EU’s newly named executive commission.

Africa Watch

Is Biya’s Offer of National Dialogue in Cameroon Really Sincere?

Andrew Green Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Is Cote d’Ivoire Heading Toward Another Crisis?

Elise Roberts Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

Column

Is El Salvador’s New Social-Media Savvy President Promising Too Much?

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

China Note

China Is Running Out of Ideas to Solve Its Pork Shortage

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

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How Africa’s Surging Technology Sector Can Reach Its Full Potential

The Editors Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

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In Depth

What Explains the Rise of Communal Violence in Mali, Nigeria and Ethiopia?

Hilary Matfess Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

Violence involving communal or ethnic militias has spiked across parts of sub-Saharan Africa, with distinct patterns in Mali, Nigeria and Ethiopia. Diffuse, diverse and often driven by local grievances, communal violence presents a significant threat to African security, but is poorly understood.

Why Poland’s Populist Law and Justice Party Keeps Winning

Annabelle Chapman Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019

For Cameroon’s LGBT Activists, the Global Spotlight Was a Blessing and a Curse

Robbie Corey-Boulet Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019

In Northern Ireland, There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Good Brexit’

Jonathan Gorvett Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

After Bouteflika’s Ouster, Algeria’s Popular Uprising Faces a Much Bigger Test

Francisco Serrano Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019

Salvini’s Migrant Crackdown in Italy Is Creating a Crisis, Not Solving One

Louise Hunt Tuesday, July 30, 2019

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United States

Sustainable Development Takes Center Stage at the U.N.

Stewart M. Patrick Monday, Sept. 16, 2019

Europe

Can an ‘Alliance for Multilateralism’ Succeed in a New Era of Nationalism?

Stewart M. Patrick Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

Iran’s Space Program Won’t Get Off the Ground While Under Sanctions

Shahryar Pasandideh Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019

Asia-Pacific

Don’t Leave the Afghan People Out of Peace Talks

Candace Rondeaux Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

The Americas

Gold Fever Grips Bolivia, but at What Cost?

Thomas Graham Monday, Sept. 16, 2019

Africa

Is Kenyatta Finally Getting Serious About Tackling Corruption in Kenya?

The Editors Monday, Sept. 16, 2019

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