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Christina Thornell

Christina Thornell

Former Vox staff

    Latest articles by Christina Thornell

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    How China uses fruit to punish TaiwanHow China uses fruit to punish Taiwan
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    But it’s not just about fruit

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    What it’s like to flee UkraineWhat it’s like to flee Ukraine
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    Ukrainians’ exodus by rail, explained.

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    Understand Russia’s war on Ukraine in less than 10 minutesUnderstand Russia’s war on Ukraine in less than 10 minutes
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    The conflict dates to at least 2014, but to get the full context behind the invasion, we go even further back.

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    Why the Belarus migrant crisis is differentWhy the Belarus migrant crisis is different
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    And what it tells us about the EU.

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    Why you don’t hear about the ozone layer anymoreWhy you don’t hear about the ozone layer anymore
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    Click to watch some good news about the environment.

    By Christina Thornell and Kimberly Mas
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    How Taiwan held off Covid-19, until it didn’tHow Taiwan held off Covid-19, until it didn’t
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    Another pandemic will come. Here’s what we can learn from Taiwan’s efforts to fight this one.

    By Christina Thornell
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    Why South Africa is still so segregatedWhy South Africa is still so segregated
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    How centuries of division built one of the most unequal countries on earth.

    By Christina Thornell
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    Why Jakarta is sinkingWhy Jakarta is sinking
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    The 400-year curse dragging Indonesia’s capital into the sea.

    By Christina Thornell
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    India’s huge farmer protests, explainedIndia’s huge farmer protests, explained
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    Thousands of India’s farmers have set up camp in Delhi.

    By Christina Thornell
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    Why Polish women are furious at the governmentWhy Polish women are furious at the government
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    The story behind Poland’s huge protests.

    By Christina Thornell