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A Diplomat in South Sudan

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CSIS
Elizabeth Shackelford

Elizabeth Shackleford joins CSIS to look at her role in extending the United Nation’s patrol and protection of women against South Sudanese security forces.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir at a press conference on March 28, 2022.
Reuters
Women and Girls

When It Comes to Turkey, NATO Needs to Consider Divorce

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

After Turkey's recent threat to block NATO membership for Sweden and Finland, is it time for NATO to reevaluate their relationship?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stands at a podium.
Reuters
Global Politics

South Korea's Nascent Aircraft Carrier on Chopping Block

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NK News
Karl Friedhoff

Identifying North Korea as a “main enemy” will likely require South Korean President Yoon to cut naval spending, argues Karl Friedhoff in NK News.

 South Korean Air Force's F-15K fighters performing an elephant walk at an unspecified air base on May 24, 2022, to show the country's combat readiness.
Reuters
Defense and Security

How to End Russia's Black Sea Blockade

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"The consequences of the blockade are severe," writes Ivo Daalder in Politico on how a naval escort might end Russia's Black Sea blockade.

Ships wait at a pier at the port of Constanta, the largest port of the Black Sea.
Reuters
Defense and Security

World Review: Biden's Taiwan Defense, Endgame in Ukraine, and the Global Food Catastrophe

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Susan Glasser, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Close up of bin of rainbow buttons that say "I'm From Taiwan."
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Ukrainians Unwilling to Give up National Territory

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Running Numbers by Emily Sullivan

While Ukrainians may be willing to give up on the idea of NATO membership, they will not accept their government ceding territory to Russia.

Ukrainian troops are pictured near the eastern Ukrainian town of Seversk
Reuters
Public Opinion

The State of Abortion and Reproductive Rights Around the World

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Experts Bela Ganatra and Katherine Mayall discuss how global trends have influenced reproductive rights in the United States.

Woman protesting for reproductive rights
REUTERS
Women and Girls

Sweden and Finland's NATO Bids Hit a Roadblock Named Erdogan

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

“The truth is that Turkey didn’t become a [NATO] member because of its adherence to democratic values,” writes Paul Poast in World Politics Review.

Turkish President Erdogan addresses members of AKP during a meeting at the parliament in Ankara
Reuters
Defense and Security

Five Experts on Advancing Global Peace at Davos 2022

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World Economic Forum
Ivo H. Daalder

At the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos, "rules-based order must be sustained and strengthened," argues Council President Ivo Daalder.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen addresses the delegates of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland
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Global Politics

After Ukraine, Biden Draws Line on Taiwan for China

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MSNBC
Ivo H. Daalder

"There are limits to what China can do" without facing "consequences" from the United States, asserts Council President Ivo Daalder on MSNBC with Andrea Mitchell.

Screen shot of Ivo Daalder speaking on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports with New York Times Pentagon Correspondent Helene Cooper, and NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell. Defense and Security