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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 2h

The only hope for reversing many European governments’ unconditional support for Israel now comes from civil society, @nathalietocci.bsky.social writes.

Civil Society Holds the Key for Europe to Put Real Pressure on Israel

The only hope for reversing many European governments’ unconditional support for Israel now comes from civil society.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 3h

Recent military coups and a wave of violent extremism are challenging Algeria’s role as regional security guarantor, Dalia Ghanem writes.

Now, compounding threats are sure to force the country’s hand.

A Spiraling Security Crisis in the Sahel Will Force Algeria’s Hand

Recent military coups and a wave of violent extremism are challenging Algeria’s role as regional security guarantor.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 19h

The recent deployments of servicemembers to U.S. cities give citizens a rare opportunity to bridge the civil-military divide, which can have a socializing effect on the troops and minimize violence against civilians.

The Value of Engaging With Troops Deployed to U.S. Cities

The recent deployments of servicemembers to U.S. cities give citizens a rare opportunity to bridge the civil-military divide.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 21h

The Trump administration is attempting a mini-thaw with Belarus, hoping to peel the close Russian ally away from Moscow.

As Candace Rondeaux writes, though, this strategy has one fatal flaw.

Trump’s ‘Reverse Kissinger’ Gambit With Belarus Is a Dead End

Trump is pursuing a thaw in ties with Belarus, but the chance of these efforts paying strategic dividends is slim.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 22h

The Security Council may be setting up the new U.N. mission to Haiti for failure, just as it did to its predecessor.

The U.N.’s Latest Haiti Mission Has Familiar Problems—and a Major Blind Spot

The Security Council may be setting up the new U.N. mission to Haiti for failure, just as it did to its predecessor.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 23h

The Genocide Convention that Israel has been accused of violating may contain a critical loophole when it comes to military action.

Gaza, Genocide and the Limitations of International Law

The Genocide Convention that Israel has been accused of violating may contain a critical loophole when it comes to military action.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 1d

Many U.S. civilians rightly oppose the presence of troops in their cities. But it matters a great deal how they protest the servicemembers’ presence.

@charlicarpenter.bsky.social suggests bridging the civil-military divide:

The Value of Engaging With Troops Deployed to U.S. Cities

The recent deployments of servicemembers to U.S. cities give citizens a rare opportunity to bridge the civil-military divide.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is pursuing a thaw in ties with Belarus, but the chance of these efforts paying strategic dividends is slim, Candace Rondeaux writes.

Trump’s ‘Reverse Kissinger’ Gambit With Belarus Is a Dead End

Trump is pursuing a thaw in ties with Belarus, but the chance of these efforts paying strategic dividends is slim.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 1d

Japan is set to have its first-ever female prime minister after Takaichi Sanae won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election.

Read more in the latest Daily Review:
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What Takaichi’s Victory Means for Japan

Japan is set to have its first-ever female prime minister after Takaichi Sanae won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 1d

The U.N. Security Council authorized a new mission to fight gangs in Haiti after the last one was set up for failure. But despite addressing some weaknesses, the new one may suffer the same fate.

The U.N.’s Latest Haiti Mission Has Familiar Problems—and a Major Blind Spot

The Security Council may be setting up the new U.N. mission to Haiti for failure, just as it did to its predecessor.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 1d

“The need to call something what it is, as in Gaza today, is arguably more a moral imperative than a legal one—an urgent appeal to the nebulous international community to force Israel to stop.”

Gaza, Genocide and the Limitations of International Law

The Genocide Convention that Israel has been accused of violating may contain a critical loophole when it comes to military action.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 2d

The Security Council may be setting up the new U.N. mission to Haiti for failure, just as it did to its predecessor, James Bosworth (@bloggingsbyboz.bsky.social) writes.

The U.N.’s Latest Haiti Mission Has Familiar Problems—and a Major Blind Spot

The Security Council may be setting up the new U.N. mission to Haiti for failure, just as it did to its predecessor.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 2d

The Genocide Convention that Israel has been accused of violating may contain a critical loophole when it comes to military action, @freddydeknatel.bsky.social writes.

Gaza, Genocide and the Limitations of International Law

The Genocide Convention that Israel has been accused of violating may contain a critical loophole when it comes to military action.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 2d

Trump or not, there is nothing really new about the U.S. taking steps to bail out governments in Latin America generally, and Argentina specifically, @profpaulpoast.bsky.social writes.

Trump’s Bailout of Argentina Is Not as Unusual as It Seems

The U.S. pledge to bail out Argentina’s economy may be due to Trump’s bond with Milei, but it’s not unprecedented.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 2d

There are political reasons why Trump wants to assist his Argentine counterpart. But there is also nothing new about the U.S. taking steps to bail out governments in Latin America generally, and Argentina specifically.

Trump’s Bailout of Argentina Is Not as Unusual as It Seems

The U.S. pledge to bail out Argentina’s economy may be due to Trump’s bond with Milei, but it’s not unprecedented.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 3d

A key message of the U.S.-backed plan for Gaza is that a long-term solution will only succeed if it is anchored in a broader regional framework.

The U.N. is uniquely positioned to provide that.

Ending the War in Gaza Requires a Regional Framework. The U.N. Can Help Build It

The U.N. may not seem like an obvious partner for any new Middle East initiative, but it has capacities that make it indispensable.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 3d

The U.S. pledge to bail out Argentina’s economy may be due to Trump’s bond with Milei, but it’s not unprecedented, @profpaulpoast.bsky.social writes.

Trump’s Bailout of Argentina Is Not as Unusual as It Seems

The U.S. pledge to bail out Argentina’s economy may be due to Trump’s bond with Milei, but it’s not unprecedented.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 4d

If Gaza is to have a different future and be part of a broader stabilization of the region, it needs support structures far stronger than bilateral deals or ad hoc arrangements.

This is where the U.N. can play a meaningful role.

Ending the War in Gaza Requires a Regional Framework. The U.N. Can Help Build It

The U.N. may not seem like an obvious partner for any new Middle East initiative, but it has capacities that make it indispensable.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 4d

Tomorrow, Syria will hold its first legislative elections since the ouster last year of dictator Bashar al-Assad.

Read our preview here:

Syria Gears Up for First Post-Assad Elections

On Sunday, Syria will hold its first legislative elections since the ouster last year of dictator Bashar al-Assad.

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Paul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · 5d

President Donald Trump might not be crying for Argentina, but he does seem concerned about the future of the country’s economy.

In my latest for @wpr.bsky.social, I explain how the potential "Trump bailout" is just another instance of this time NOT being different.

Trump’s Bailout of Argentina Is Not as Unusual as It Seems

The U.S. pledge to bail out Argentina’s economy may be due to Trump’s bond with Milei, but it’s not unprecedented.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 4d

Donald Trump’s personalist and ideological approach to U.S. policy in Latin America is a gift to China.

Trump Is Turning Back the Clock on U.S. Policy in Latin America

Donald Trump’s personalist and ideological approach to U.S. policy in Latin America is a gift to China.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 4d

After three Sahel states withdrew from the West African bloc earlier this year, ECOWAS initially attempted to lure them back.

Now, though, the group is looking to form partnerships with them instead.

Beset by Jihadist Violence, ECOWAS Mends Fences With Coup Leaders

Having initially sanctioned the coup leaders of three Sahel states that withdrew from it last year, ECOWAS now hopes to reconcile.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 5d

The U.N. may not seem like an obvious partner for any new Middle East initiative, but it has capacities that make it indispensable, Adam Day & Alexander Costy write.

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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 5d

“Having units dedicated to strategic forecasting, strategic planning and threat assessment does not guarantee perfect foresight. It does ensure, however, that governments can be prepared to cope with unexpected or incipient problems.”

Under Trump, American Grand Strategy Is Flying Blind

The Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Global Trends report is part of its ongoing failure to think about the future.

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Jess Moody @jessmoody89.bsky.social · 5d

Beset by jihadist violence, ECOWAS mends fences with coup leaders

My latest for @wpr.bsky.social

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Beset by Jihadist Violence, ECOWAS Mends Fences With Coup Leaders

Having initially sanctioned the coup leaders of three Sahel states that withdrew from it last year, ECOWAS now hopes to reconcile.

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