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World Politics Archive

Archives for March 2023

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How Western weapons transformed the war in UkraineHow Western weapons transformed the war in Ukraine
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And how the US influences which weapons Ukraine gets and which ones it doesn’t.

By Sam Ellis
Money
What it looks like when a country doesn’t trust its banksWhat it looks like when a country doesn’t trust its banks
Money

I went to Argentina and the US did a bank run.

By Emily Stewart
Technology
Is TikTok too big to ban?Is TikTok too big to ban?
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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before Congress as the future of his app is in doubt. Or maybe it’s all just a lot of posturing.

By Sara Morrison
World Politics
The Wagner Group, Russia’s maybe-private army in Ukraine, explainedThe Wagner Group, Russia’s maybe-private army in Ukraine, explained
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The paramilitary group has come out of the shadows in the war in Ukraine. But what comes next?

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Putin and Xi’s big Moscow meeting, briefly explainedPutin and Xi’s big Moscow meeting, briefly explained
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China wants to use Russia to improve its image as a diplomatic leader.

By Li Zhou
The case for slowing down AI
The rise of artificial intelligence, explained

Pumping the brakes on artificial intelligence could be the best thing we ever do for humanity.

By Sigal Samuel
Future Perfect
The key to Covid’s origin lies in Beijing, not WuhanThe key to Covid’s origin lies in Beijing, not Wuhan
Future Perfect

A new analysis on Covid-19 origins has promise, but only the Chinese government can end the debate.

By Bryan Walsh
World Politics
The ICC issued a warrant for war crimes in Ukraine. It came right for Putin.The ICC issued a warrant for war crimes in Ukraine. It came right for Putin.
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It alleges he is responsible for the unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children to Russian territory.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
A Russian aircraft collided with a US drone. It’s a reminder of the Ukraine war risks.A Russian aircraft collided with a US drone. It’s a reminder of the Ukraine war risks.
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The US released video footage of the encounter.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
If you love Israel, you must protest this government, says the former prime ministerIf you love Israel, you must protest this government, says the former prime minister
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert: “The government of Israel is the enemy of the state of Israel.”

By Jonathan Guyer
Politics
Steve Bannon’s go-to funder Guo Wengui just got indicted for fraudSteve Bannon’s go-to funder Guo Wengui just got indicted for fraud
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The charges against the pro-MAGA exiled Chinese billionaire, explained.

By Ben Jacobs
Explainers
The UK’s extreme new immigration plans, explainedThe UK’s extreme new immigration plans, explained
Explainers

Tory plans to stop channel crossings may be more political than practical.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
Why Iran and Saudi Arabia making nice is a very big dealWhy Iran and Saudi Arabia making nice is a very big deal
World Politics

China’s dealmaking heralds the post-America Middle East.

By Jonathan Guyer
World Politics
A Ukrainian city is on the verge of falling to RussiaA Ukrainian city is on the verge of falling to Russia
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If Moscow takes Bakhmut, it may be a hollow victory.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
El Salvador’s massive new prison and the strongman behind it, explainedEl Salvador’s massive new prison and the strongman behind it, explained
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President Nayib Bukele promised to end gang violence. It may come at the expense of human and civil rights.

By Ellen Ioanes