World News Update: 4.21.2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Political Storm in Brazil
“Isolated, Rousseff Faces Diminishing Chances to Survive Impeachment” Paulo Sotero — Wilson Center, April 13, 2016
“How Did It Go Wrong for Dilma Rousseff?” Daniel Gallas — BBC News, April 18, 2016
“What Comes After the Vote to Impeach Brazil’s President” The Economist, April 18, 2016
Nuclear Race
“Race for Latest Class of Nuclear Arms Threatens to Revive Cold War” William J. Broad and David E. Sanger — The New York Times, April 16, 2016
“Could the Islamic State Group Get a Nuclear Weapon?” Jeff Nesbit — U.S. News, April 18, 2016
Europe’s Future
“Is Hungary’s Leader Giving Up on Europe?” Attila Mong — Foreign Policy, April 18, 2016
“Liberland: How One Man Plans to Build a New Libertarian Paradise in Europe” Adam Withnall — The Independent, April 17, 2016
Doha Meeting
“What’s Next for Crude Oil Prices after Today’s Doha Meeting” Alex McGuire — Money Morning, April 17, 2016
“Why Doha No-Deal Is Actually Great for Oil Prices” Holly Ellyatt — CNBC, April 18, 2016
Reforms in Ukraine
“Ukraine’s President Consolidates His Control“ Editorial Board — The Washington Post, Aprl 16, 2016
“Ukraine’s New Government Will Hurt the President’s Ratings” Taras Kuzio — Future Europe, April 17, 2016
Refugees Concerns
“Refugees and the ‘Globalization of Indifference” Uri Friedman — The Atlantic, April 16, 2016
“I Want to Integrate, But How?” Jaafar Abdul Karim — Deutsche Welle, April 18, 2016
“Pope Francis Just Shamed Europe by Saving 12 Refugees” Barbie Latza Nadeau — The Daily Beast, April 16, 2016
Understanding ISIS
“ISIS Cash, Oil Under Attack by U.S.-Led Air Campaign” Jim Michaels — Air Force Times, April 18, 2016
“Flipping the Script on ISIS” Jacob Olidort — The National Interest, April 18, 2016
Africa in International Trade
“Africa, TTP, and the TTIP: Integration or Isolation?” Witney Schneidmann — BROOKINGS, April 14, 2016
“China in Africa: Are Beijing’s Confucius Centers a Boon or Bane for Cameroon Youth?” Mbom Sixtus — Asia Times, April 17, 2016
Shia Leadership in Iraq
“Shia Leaders in Two Countries Struggle For Control Over Iraqi State” Martin Chulov — The Guardian, April 15, 2016
“The Political Crisis Rocking Baghdad and Why It Matters for the War on ISIS“ Jennifer Williams — Vox, April 19, 2016
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