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(USA/China) U.S. Relations With China 1949 – 2021 (CFR)

Since 1949, U.S.-China relations have evolved from tense standoffs to a complex mix of intensifying diplomacy, growing international rivalry, and increasingly intertwined economies. https://www.cfr.org/timeline/us-relations-china

(Syria) Syria’s Civil War: The Descent Into Horror (CFR)

Zachary Laub The civil uprising against the longtime rule of the Assads deteriorated into protracted civil war. Here’s a look at the elements that have...

(Myanmar) As Myanmar’s Turmoil Gets Worse, External Actors Should Prepare for Refugee Flows (CFR)

Joshua Kurlantzick The situation on the ground in Myanmar continues to deteriorate. In the initial days after the February 1 military coup, the junta seemed...

(Africa) Africa in the news: Africa’s economic outlook, Tanzanian President Magufuli’s passing, and CAR’s election (Brookings)

Christina Golubski and Leo Holtz Economic growth in Africa is expected to rebound after its worst recession in 50 years, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s African...

(Turkey) Turkey’s Foreign Policy Balancing Act (BESA Center)

Emil Avdaliani Western pundits spend a great deal of time trying to determine “who lost Turkey.” Ankara’s relations with the West are indeed tense, but...

(USA) ‘Stop Asian hate’: Hundreds demand justice for Atlanta victims (Al Jazeera)

Rally in Atlanta comes days after shootings at local spas left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/20/stop-asian-hate-hundreds-demand-justice-for-spa-attack-victims-atlanta

(USA) Why is violence against Asian-Americans on the rise? (Al Jazeera)

Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Calvin Sun – emergency physician in New York City Brian Levin – director, Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State...

(Ethiopia) Worsening violence in western Ethiopia forcing civilians to flee (Al Jazeera)

Zecharias Zelalem Members of local communities say they plan to relocate after spate of attacks by armed militia targeting civilians of ethnic Amhara origin. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/20/worsening-violence-western-ethiopia-forcing-civilians-to-flee

(Israel) Thousands protest against Netanyahu days before Israeli polls (Al Jazeera)

Large crowds take to the streets in Jerusalem, three days before Israel is due to hold its fourth general election in less than two...

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