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Ten Global Affairs Reads of 2024

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Global Insight by Paul Poast

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast shares his top 10 book recommendations of 2024.

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Darwin Vegher
US Foreign Policy

For the Rest of the World, Trump Is Already the US President

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

For foreign leaders, the US presidential transition to Donald Trump has already happened, Paul Poast writes—for better and for worse.

Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy pose before a meeting
Sarah Meyssonnier / Pool via AP
US Foreign Policy

Second Vote to Impeach South Korea's Yoon 'Much More Likely' to Succeed

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Channel News Asia
Karl Friedhoff

"It seems that the PPP is now going to turn on him,” Karl Friedhoff says of the embattled leader's political party.

Karl Friedhoff appears on CNA Global Politics

The End of the Assad Regime

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Matt Kaminski, Catherine Philp, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

An image of Syrian President Bashar Assad, riddled with bullets, on the facade of the provincial government office in Hama, Syria.
Omar Albam / AP
Global Politics

Americans Split over US Response to South Korean Martial Law

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Running Numbers by Camille Dolce

The US public is divided on whether Washington should have remained neutral or opposed Yoon’s controversial move.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a press briefing
South Korea Unification Ministry via AP
Public Opinion

How South Korea's Aspiring Autocrat Became a DC Darling

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Foreign Policy
Karl Friedhoff

Wonks loved Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign policy—and ignored his problems at home, Karl Friedhoff writes.

President Joe Biden reacts as South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol sings the song American Pie
Susan Walsh / AP
Global Politics

The Rebel Offensive in Syria Has Global Connections

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Embroiled in other conflicts, Russia and Iran are no longer in a position to provide the Assad regime with battlefield support, Paul Poast writes.

An image of Syrian President Bashar Assad, riddled with bullets, is seen on the facade of the provincial government office in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover
Omar Albam / AP
Global Politics

South Korea's Martial Law, France's No-Confidence Vote, and Syria's Rebels Advance

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

David Luhnow, Anna Sauerbrey, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

A group of protestors holding signs and flags against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul, South Korea on December 5, 2024.
Ahn Young-joon / AP
Global Politics

'This Is the End of President Yoon's Presidency': Analyst

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CNBC
Karl Friedhoff

Karl Friedhoff discusses the future of South Korea’s political leadership after the short-lived martial law in the country.

Karl Friedhoff appears on CNBC Global Politics

What the Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Means for the Middle East

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WGN 9
Cécile Shea

"Netanyahu made some sounds today that perhaps this will maybe push Hamas to deal. We'll see," Cécile Shea tells WGN.

Cecile Shea joins WGN via video Defense and Security