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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    The uncertain fight for Sudan’s democracyThe uncertain fight for Sudan’s democracy
    World Politics

    Sudan’s prime minister resigned this week, and protesters are in the streets, again.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Where have all the truck drivers gone?Where have all the truck drivers gone?
    Explainers

    Pandemic supply chain disruptions are exacerbating a yearslong trucker shortage.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Omicron collides with a struggling global vaccination campaignOmicron collides with a struggling global vaccination campaign
    World Politics

    A new variant is changing vaccination strategies, as many people still wait for their first shots.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    A Christmas party scandal is roiling British politicsA Christmas party scandal is roiling British politics
    World Politics

    The controversy is putting pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson — and now he’s facing a Conservative rebellion.

    By Jen Kirby
    China
    What the US’s diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics does — and doesn’t — meanWhat the US’s diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics does — and doesn’t — mean
    China

    It’s more “symbolic than substantial,” but that doesn’t mean it’s consequence-free.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Wait, is Russia going to invade Ukraine?Wait, is Russia going to invade Ukraine?
    Politics

    A Russian troop buildup at Ukraine’s border threatens to intensify a long-running conflict.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Germany’s new government has big plans. It might be a shock after Merkel.Germany’s new government has big plans. It might be a shock after Merkel.
    Explainers

    Olaf Scholz takes over as the new chancellor. What to know about the “traffic light” coalition he leads.

    By Jen Kirby
    Business & Finance
    Inflation isn’t just a US thingInflation isn’t just a US thing
    Business & Finance

    Supply chains are screwing with prices for a lot of the world.

    By Jen Kirby
    China
    What one American’s case says about the future of the courts in Hong KongWhat one American’s case says about the future of the courts in Hong Kong
    China

    Samuel Bickett is trying to appeal his conviction — and prove the rule of law still exists in Hong Kong.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Can the Iran nuclear deal be saved?Can the Iran nuclear deal be saved?
    Politics

    Talks are set to resume at the end of the month, but the challenges to reaching an agreement are still immense.

    By Jen Kirby