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Sam Ellis

Sam Ellis

Former Multimedia Producer

    Latest articles by Sam Ellis

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    How Brexit could cause a crisis at the Irish borderHow Brexit could cause a crisis at the Irish border
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    The open border has helped keep the peace for 20 years.

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    Why there’s a ring of natural disasters around the PacificWhy there’s a ring of natural disasters around the Pacific
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    The belt of volcanic activity is called the Ring of Fire.

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    France produces the most World Cup players. Here’s why.France produces the most World Cup players. Here’s why.
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    French-born players are competing for national teams from Europe, Africa, and South America.

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    How Islamist militant groups are gaining strength in AfricaHow Islamist militant groups are gaining strength in Africa
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    Terrorist groups are destabilizing countries all over the continent.

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    The royal weddings that shaped European historyThe royal weddings that shaped European history
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    To Queen Victoria, marriages were about strategic alliances.

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    China’s trillion-dollar plan to dominate global tradeChina’s trillion-dollar plan to dominate global trade
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    It’s about more than just economics.

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    How Syria’s Kurds are trying to create a democracyHow Syria’s Kurds are trying to create a democracy
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    It’s an unlikely place for a democratic revolution.

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    How the US failed to rebuild AfghanistanHow the US failed to rebuild Afghanistan
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    This $3 billion road was never finished.

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    The collapse of Venezuela, explainedThe collapse of Venezuela, explained
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    The country is in chaos, but its leaders aren’t going anywhere.

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    What happens after ISIS falls?What happens after ISIS falls?
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    Three ways ISIS could remain a threat after defeat.

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