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World Politics Archive

Archives for August 2023

World Politics
A deadly shipwreck illustrates the tragedy behind Europe’s migration policiesA deadly shipwreck illustrates the tragedy behind Europe’s migration policies
World Politics

At least 41 people are believed to have died after a boat capsized off of Italy this month.

By Li Zhou and Jen Kirby
Russia-Ukraine war
What went wrong in Ukraine’s counteroffensiveWhat went wrong in Ukraine’s counteroffensive
Russia-Ukraine war

And what’s changed now.

By Jen Kirby
Future Perfect
ChatGPT could make bioterrorism horrifyingly easyChatGPT could make bioterrorism horrifyingly easy
Future Perfect

Biological risks from artificial intelligence may be substantial and need to be monitored

By Jonas Sandbrink
India
How Manipur violence is challenging India’s politicsHow Manipur violence is challenging India’s politics
India

Modi and the BJP face a no-confidence motion due to brutal conflict.

By Ellen Ioanes
Future Perfect
It’s time for a new atomic altruismIt’s time for a new atomic altruism
Future Perfect

Philanthropies are pulling back from programs meant to address the risk of nuclear war — at precisely the wrong moment.

By Matthew Gentzel and Christian Ruhl
Russia-Ukraine war
What’s up with all these drones hitting Moscow?What’s up with all these drones hitting Moscow?
Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine is trying to bring the costs of its war home to Russia.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Biden wants to bring Israel and Saudi Arabia together. But why?Biden wants to bring Israel and Saudi Arabia together. But why?
World Politics

And who will actually get the most out of it? (Hint: Not Americans or Palestinians.)

By Jonathan Guyer

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