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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    World Politics
    The Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, explainedThe Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, explained
    World Politics

    The undersea explosions in two gas pipelines from Russia exposed Europe’s vulnerabilities — just as the continent faces a looming energy crisis.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The far right is having a moment in Europe. Actually, everywhere.The far right is having a moment in Europe. Actually, everywhere.
    World Politics

    An expert explains recent (and maybe soon-to-be) far-right victories in Europe.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    What Putin’s latest threats mean for the risk of nuclear warWhat Putin’s latest threats mean for the risk of nuclear war
    World Politics

    An expert on Russia’s nuclear approach, and how Putin is raising the stakes — even if risk of a nuclear war is still low.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Putin’s nuclear threats and war escalation, explainedPutin’s nuclear threats and war escalation, explained
    World Politics

    Putin is trying to change the course of the Ukraine war. Will it work?

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Can Europe keep supplying Ukraine with weapons?Can Europe keep supplying Ukraine with weapons?
    World Politics

    A battle over German tanks raises bigger questions about Ukrainian support.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    How King Charles III might ruleHow King Charles III might rule
    World Politics

    A future “climate king” takes over at an uncertain time for the United Kingdom and the world.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    New prime minister, same old battles over BrexitNew prime minister, same old battles over Brexit
    World Politics

    Liz Truss, a Brexit convert, won the Conservative leadership contest and replaced Boris Johnson.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Should Russian tourists be held responsible for Putin’s war?Should Russian tourists be held responsible for Putin’s war?
    World Politics

    Europe’s latest symbolic debate (and solution) over how to punish Russia for its Ukraine war.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Public transit for nine bucks a month? Germany tried it.Public transit for nine bucks a month? Germany tried it.
    World Politics

    Germany introduced a 9-Euro-Ticket to help ease the energy crisis. Now it’s trying to figure out what comes next.

    By Jen Kirby
    Afghanistan’s staggering set of crises, explained
    Explainers

    A year after Kabul’s fall and the US’s withdrawal, the economy remains in free fall, and the country faces a near-constant humanitarian disaster.

    By Jen Kirby