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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    Deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria will add to the region’s humanitarian strugglesDeadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria will add to the region’s humanitarian struggles
    World Politics

    The massive earthquakes come on top of decades of civil war in the region, which has created millions of refugees and a spiraling economic crisis.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The balloon thing is a bad sign for US-China relationsThe balloon thing is a bad sign for US-China relations
    World Politics

    The US shot down the balloon off the East Coast this weekend and is currently recovering the debris.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    How Turkey is ruining NATO’s moment of unityHow Turkey is ruining NATO’s moment of unity
    World Politics

    President Erdoğan is blocking the quick membership addition of Sweden and Finland to the alliance.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    One year in, both Ukraine and Russia still think they can winOne year in, both Ukraine and Russia still think they can win
    World Politics

    As the US announces it will procure tanks for Ukraine, Kyiv and Moscow are fighting a battle of attrition in Bakhmut — and preparing for what’s next.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Ukraine’s corruption shake-up, briefly explainedUkraine’s corruption shake-up, briefly explained
    World Politics

    Top officials are ousted or resign in the biggest reshuffle since the start of the Russian invasion.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    How the Taliban’s ban on women aid workers could deepen Afghanistan’s crisisHow the Taliban’s ban on women aid workers could deepen Afghanistan’s crisis
    World Politics

    Another edict that removes women from public life and makes it harder for the country’s most vulnerable to get help.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    What comes after Brazil’s January 8?What comes after Brazil’s January 8?
    World Politics

    Bolsonarismo isn’t going away. But Brazil’s democracy may be stronger.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Putin’s so-called Christmas ceasefire, explainedPutin’s so-called Christmas ceasefire, explained
    World Politics

    This 36-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine is really a propaganda move — and there are few indications that Russia followed through.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The treaties that make the world safer are strugglingThe treaties that make the world safer are struggling
    World Politics

    Agreement on arms control is getting harder, but it still really matters.

    By Jen Kirby
    Europe’s unprecedented response to Ukrainian refugees faces new challenges
    World Politics

    Governments are trying to find more housing and meet other needs, as the humanitarian situation in Ukraine may prompt more to flee this winter.

    By Jen Kirby