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World Politics Archive

Archives for October 2023

Future Perfect
Europe might abandon its animal welfare revolutionEurope might abandon its animal welfare revolution
Future Perfect

The EU could backslide on its cage-free farming initiative and more. Billions of animals hang in the balance.

By Kenny Torrella
Russia-Ukraine war
The West’s united pro-Ukraine front is showing cracksThe West’s united pro-Ukraine front is showing cracks
Russia-Ukraine war

In the US and across Europe, politics are complicating support for Ukraine.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Five years after Khashoggi, the Saudis wonFive years after Khashoggi, the Saudis won
World Politics

Biden called Saudi Arabia a “pariah.” What happened?

By Jonathan Guyer
World Politics
The 2010s was a decade of protests. Why did so many revolutions fail?The 2010s was a decade of protests. Why did so many revolutions fail?
World Politics

Journalist Vincent Bevins grapples with failed revolutions from Egypt to Brazil to Hong Kong.

By Jonathan Guyer

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