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World Politics Archive

Archives for September 2023

Natural Disasters
What we know about Morocco’s deadly earthquakeWhat we know about Morocco’s deadly earthquake
Natural Disasters

A massive quake near Marrakesh on Friday night has killed more than 2,100.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
What’s behind Africa’s recent coupsWhat’s behind Africa’s recent coups
World Politics

Not all coups are the same — but they do have some important commonalities.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
The viral portrait of Theresa May, explained by the artistThe viral portrait of Theresa May, explained by the artist
World Politics

If she looks like an enigma, that’s on purpose.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Latin American abortion rights activists just notched another win in MexicoLatin American abortion rights activists just notched another win in Mexico
World Politics

The Mexican Supreme Court decriminalized abortion nationwide. It’s a big deal for the whole region.

By Nicole Narea
Russia-Ukraine war
Are the US and Ukraine at odds over the counteroffensive?Are the US and Ukraine at odds over the counteroffensive?
Russia-Ukraine war

Reports of squabbles over the counteroffensive are a reminder that Ukraine and the US aren’t sure what comes after this operation — and if they’ll want the same thing.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
“Never underestimate them”: A Holocaust historian’s warning about Germany’s far right“Never underestimate them”: A Holocaust historian’s warning about Germany’s far right
World Politics

How Germany’s far right is making a comeback using an old playbook.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
Johannesburg’s deadly apartment fire, explainedJohannesburg’s deadly apartment fire, explained
World Politics

Chaos, poverty, and unemployment on a national scale set the stage for Thursday’s fire.

By Ellen Ioanes

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