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The Mueller Report’s Fallout for Trump—and U.S. Foreign Policy

The Editors Friday, April 19, 2019

In this week’s editors’ discussion episode of the podcast, WPR’s Judah Grunstein, Frederick Deknatel and Elliot Waldman analyze the impact of the Mueller report, its implications for Trump’s foreign policy agenda and the lackluster response to the “active measures” Russia has taken to interfere with U.S. elections.

Can Slovakia Really Turn Back the Populist Tide in Central Europe?

Tim Gosling Friday, April 19, 2019

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ISIS Isn’t Defeated, and Trump Doesn’t Have a Plan for What’s to Come

Steven Metz Friday, April 19, 2019

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Trump’s Latest Reversal in Cuba Policy Is a ‘Slap in the Face’ to U.S. Allies

The Editors Thursday, April 18, 2019

Why Are So Many Voters Still in the Dark About What the European Parliament Does?

Alana Moceri Thursday, April 18, 2019

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South America Attempts to Unite, Again—This Time Led by a Resurgent Right

Frida Ghitis Thursday, April 18, 2019

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Across Latin America, Venezuelans Reel From a Crisis That Has No End in Sight

Megan Janetsky Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Three months after opposition leader Juan Guaido burst on the scene, it appears that hopes for a swift resolution to Venezuela’s crisis were misplaced. As conditions inside the country deteriorate further and anti-Venezuelan xenophobia rises across Latin America, relief for the country’s citizens is a long way off.

Amid Revolutionary Change at Home, Ethiopia Is Remaking Its Middle East Ties

Daniel Benaim Tuesday, April 9, 2019

As Divisions Harden, Is Time Running Out to Reunite Cyprus?

Jonathan Gorvett Tuesday, April 2, 2019

The Nuclear Deal Raised Iranians’ Hopes. Now They’re Focused on Survival

Jasmin Ramsey Tuesday, March 26, 2019

A Decade After Failing to Stop Massacres in Sri Lanka, What Has the U.N. Learned?

Richard Gowan Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Germany’s Greens Are On the Rise. Can They Stay True to Their Roots?

Andrew Green Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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Trump’s Latest Reversal in Cuba Policy Is a ‘Slap in the Face’ to U.S. Allies

The Editors Thursday, April 18, 2019

Europe

Despite High-Level Diplomacy, Old Obstacles Still Block Peace in Nagorno-Karabakh

The Editors Friday, April 19, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

ISIS Isn’t Defeated, and Trump Doesn’t Have a Plan for What’s to Come

Steven Metz Friday, April 19, 2019

Asia-Pacific

Why China’s ‘Orwellian’ Social Credit Scheme Enjoys Domestic Support

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The Americas

Is Cuba Hoping to Emulate China With Its New Constitution?

Luis Carlos Battista, Ricardo Barrios Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Africa

Ebola Is Spreading Rapidly in Eastern Congo, Fueled by Mistrust of Health Workers

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, April 19, 2019

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