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Jen Kirby

Jen Kirby

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Jen Kirby

    Explainers
    Europe’s gas crisis is hereEurope’s gas crisis is here
    Explainers

    Russia’s weaponization of natural gas is putting Europe on edge — and forcing leaders to prepare for winter, now.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    The UK’s next prime minister will be one of these two peopleThe UK’s next prime minister will be one of these two people
    World Politics

    The new leader will be announced on September 5.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Sri Lanka’s protests are just the beginning of global instabilitySri Lanka’s protests are just the beginning of global instability
    Politics

    Why rising costs of food and other essentials are leading to protests around the world.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    The race to replace — and escape — Boris JohnsonThe race to replace — and escape — Boris Johnson
    Politics

    Who is going to be the next UK prime minister?

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Boris Johnson was a winner, until he wasn’tBoris Johnson was a winner, until he wasn’t
    Politics

    Scandals finally forced the Conservatives to abandon their leader, as Johnson announces he will resign.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Is this the political end for Boris Johnson?Is this the political end for Boris Johnson?
    Politics

    So many ministers have resigned from Johnson’s government.

    By Jen Kirby
    Politics
    Why America’s allies are worried about the end of RoeWhy America’s allies are worried about the end of Roe
    Politics

    It’s another sign of America’s increasing unpredictability.

    By Jen Kirby
    Explainers
    Finland and Sweden’s historic NATO bids, explainedFinland and Sweden’s historic NATO bids, explained
    Explainers

    Turkey dropped its opposition after striking a deal with the Nordic countries at the NATO summit, paving the way for the alliance to officially expand.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Russia’s territory in Europe is the latest source of Ukraine war tensionsRussia’s territory in Europe is the latest source of Ukraine war tensions
    World Politics

    A dispute over sanctions in Kaliningrad is a reminder of the security risks across Europe.

    By Jen Kirby
    World Politics
    Why grain can’t get out of UkraineWhy grain can’t get out of Ukraine
    World Politics

    About 20 million tons sit in storage, as this season’s harvest begins.

    By Jen Kirby