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The 1998 Border Conflict behind Ethiopia's Civil War

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Global Insight by Emma Sanderson

A decades-old rivalry between Eritrea and the TPLF risks derailing Ethiopia’s peace deal.

Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki and Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, at a ceremony marking the reopening of the Eritrean Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reuters
Global Politics

The End of Globalization, Tanks to Ukraine, Iran Protests

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

World Economic Forum in Davos
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Global Politics

Defending Democracy Post-Insurrection in Brazil

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Amid the attack on democracy in Brazil, what lies ahead?

Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrate against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brasilia
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Global Politics

US-China Rapprochement Will Not Come Quickly

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The National Interest
Paul Heer

“Both sides continue to pursue policies that appear aimed more at competition and confrontation,” writes Paul Heer in the National Interest.

Qin Gang (left) stands next to a Chinese flag at right.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Germany's Bet on China Is a Crisis in the Making

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The National Interest
John Austin

By tying itself to China, Germany risks making its mistakes with Russia all over again, argues Senior Nonresident Fellow John Austin.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in China.
Reuters
Global Economy

Biden and Kishida Shore up Alliance at US-Japan Summit

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Alhurra
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura offers insights into Washington's ties with Tokyo.

Craig Kafura speaks via video call US Foreign Policy

Brazil and Jan 6, Israel's Future, China Reopens Borders

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ravi Agrawal and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrate against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brazil
Reuters
Global Politics

Iran Executions Quash Protests, Push Dissent Underground

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Reuters
Saeid Golkar

Despite getting people off the streets, Iran's hard crackdown on protesters "has created a massive resentment among Iranians."

Protestor Majid Kazemi, alleged to have killed members of security forces during nationwide protests, appears in a courtroom on January 9, 2023.
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Global Politics

Was Brazil's Insurrection Foretold?

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Project Syndicate
Robert Muggah

The militants who sacked government institutions were amateurs, much like their U.S. counterparts, writes Robert Muggah. But it was no spontaneous "accident."

Smashed windows of the Supreme Court building in Brazil on January 9, 2023.
Reuters
Global Politics

Ukraine Sees 'Year of Victory' but Russia Has Other Plans

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Washington Post
Elizabeth Shackelford

“If it doesn’t wrap in 2023, Putin will have a very big upper hand. As it is, Zelensky still has a shot because he still has very strong support.”

Ukrainian soldiers fire an anti-aircraft weapon in Bakhmut on January 10, 2023.
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