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World Politics Archive

Archives for June 2023

World Politics
Boris Johnson’s out, and the Tories are at warBoris Johnson’s out, and the Tories are at war
World Politics

The former prime minister has resigned as a member of Parliament, throwing his own party into chaos.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
Why the PGA Tour merged with LIV GolfWhy the PGA Tour merged with LIV Golf
World Politics

The Saudi play for American golf, explained.

By Jonathan Guyer
Russia-Ukraine war
Why the Ukraine dam destruction is a massive disaster — now and in the futureWhy the Ukraine dam destruction is a massive disaster — now and in the future
Russia-Ukraine war

The massive dam destruction in Ukraine, explained.

By Jen Kirby
Russia-Ukraine war
Can the West keep supplying Ukraine with enough artillery?Can the West keep supplying Ukraine with enough artillery?
Russia-Ukraine war

And what it might take.

By Jen Kirby
India
The deadly train collision in India, explainedThe deadly train collision in India, explained
India

Decades of neglect cause disaster after disaster on India’s railways.

By Ellen Ioanes