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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Politics
    The coup in Sudan, explainedThe coup in Sudan, explained
    Politics

    A takeover by military leaders is threatening the country’s democratic transition. But protests are erupting in response.

    By Jen Kirby
    Why thousands of Afghans are still on US military bases
    Explainers

    The US evacuated thousands from Afghanistan. Now, they are waiting for what comes next.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Is ignoring the pandemic a crime against humanity?Is ignoring the pandemic a crime against humanity?
    World Politics

    Brazilian lawmakers may try to make the case, though experts are skeptical of how far it could go.

    By Jen Kirby
    China
    When removing a statue actually is antidemocraticWhen removing a statue actually is antidemocratic
    China

    A university’s orders to remove a Tiananmen Square monument show how deep Beijing’s Hong Kong crackdown goes.

    By Jen Kirby
    China
    The many signals China is sending with its Taiwan flyoversThe many signals China is sending with its Taiwan flyovers
    China

    Why is the Chinese military sending so many planes near Taiwan?

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Brexit didn’t create the UK’s fuel crisis. But it did make it worse.Brexit didn’t create the UK’s fuel crisis. But it did make it worse.
    World Politics

    The country is struggling to fill the ranks of its truck drivers.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Germany’s (sort of) change electionsGermany’s (sort of) change elections
    Politics

    Olaf Scholz and the center-left defeated Angela Merkel’s party, but this election was a fight for the center.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    At the UN, Biden is still trying to convince the world America is backAt the UN, Biden is still trying to convince the world America is back
    World Politics

    But the test isn’t whether America is back — it’s whether it can help build the world Biden says it wants to build.

    By Jen Kirby
    What the Taliban’s new government reveals about how they will rule
    Explainers

    The interim government is showing that it’s still the Taliban.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Brazil escaped a January 6-style insurrection — for nowBrazil escaped a January 6-style insurrection — for now
    World Politics

    Bolsonaro’s September 7 rally made clear the crisis of Brazilian democracy isn’t over.

    By Jen Kirby