ViewsWeek Views from around the world
The United States is set to propose an economic plan for Israel-Palestine, spearheaded by Jared Kushner, on 25 and 26 June in Bahrain, where Gulf Arab states will discuss the troubled Palestinian economy.
June, 2019
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3 June
Duterte’s Victory in the Philippines and Global Shift to the Radical Right
President Duterte is set to deepen his grip on all the institutions that shape political power. But his capture of political power may not be quite as complete as it at first appears.
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3 June
Russia in Africa: Can it Offer an Alternative to the US and China?
The danger for Moscow is that, the more progress it makes with African governments, the more likely it is that its interests will collide with those of either China or the US – or both.
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1 June
What Doesn’t Break Boko Haram in Niger Makes it Stronger
The terror group’s differences over leadership style, war strategy and ideology seem to have increased its resilience.
May, 2019
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30 May
Journalist killings, Arrests and Assaults Climb Worldwide as Authoritarianism Spreads
Twelve reporters have been killed so far this year and 172 are in jail, according to a new report on press freedom worldwide. The US places 48th of 180 countries ranked, down two spots from 2018.
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28 May
The History of China’s Muslims and What’s Behind Their Persecution
With upwards of 10% of the Uighurs being held against their will, it is being called the worst and the most neglected humanitarian crisis of the past 10 years.
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21 May
Kashgar: Melting Pot of Tradition and Modernity
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under the BRI lends Kashgar and Xinjiang as a whole added significance because of the geographical proximity to Pakistan.
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18 May
The Emigration Election: Why the EU is Not Like America
Migration is not the defining issue for most Europeans. As they head to the polls, concerns about the economy and climate change often have higher or equal salience.
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13 May
Will The Gambia be a Turning Point for AU Peace Efforts?
After struggling to achieve results, the African Union is taking a different approach to post-conflict reconstruction in The Gambia.
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10 May
View from Europe: 60 Days to Save the Iran Nuclear Deal
Europe and Iran both want to save the nuclear deal. But each side needs to fully understand the other’s point of view if they are to avoid dangerous miscalculations.
