Weekly World News Update, March 23, 2016

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Terror attacks in Brussels; Russia's withdrawal from Syria; Obama in Cuba; EU-Turkey negotiations; Political instability in Brazil; Brexit; Israel-Palestine conflict.

Brussels Attacks

"Why Do They Hate Us So Much?" Matthew Karnitschnig -- POLITICO, March 22, 2016

"Why Is Brussels Under Attack?" Adam Taylor -- The Washington Post, March 22, 2016

"Brussels Terror Attacks Bring Guerrilla War to the Heart of Europe" Christopher Dickey -- The Daily Beast, March 22, 2016

Russia's Change of Strategy

"Why Putin Is Withdrawing (Some) Troops From Syria" Franz-Stefan Gady -- The Diplomat, March 16, 2016

"Putin Decision to Withdraw Forces from Syria Is a Betrayal of Iran" Abbas Qaidaari -- Atlantic Council, March 21, 2016

"What Russia's Military Proved in Syria" Mark Galeotti -- Vox, March 21, 2016

Expectations about Obama's Visit to Cuba

"U.S. Presidents and Cuban Dictators" Mike Gonzalez -- National Review, March 17, 2016

"Obama's Historic Trip to Cuba and U.S. Double Standards on Human Rights" Birsen Filip -- Global Research, March 21, 2016

"Thoughts on the Landing of Air Force One in Havana" Richard Feinberg -- BROOKINGS, March 21, 2016

EU-Turkey Migrant Deal

"Why the German-Turkish Migrant Plan Can Work" Gerald Knaus -- Council on Foreign Relations, March 16, 2016

"European Refugee Deal May Not Even Be Workable" Jamie Dettmer -- Voice of America, March 18, 2016

"The EU Deems Turkey Safe for Refugees. It May not Be Safe for Anyone" The Economist, March 20, 2016

Brazil Protests

"Release of Tapped Phone Calls Between Lula and Rousseff Sparks Mass Protests in Brazil" Bruce Douglas -- The Guardian, March 17, 2016

"Amid Scandals, Senior Judge in Brazil Suspends Ex-President's Cabinet Nomination" Vinod Sreeharsha -- The New York Times, March 18, 2016

"Beyond the Headlines: The U.S.-Brazil Relationship" Daniel F. Runde -- CSIS, March 17, 2016

Ongoing Brexit Debate

"EU Referendum: Brexit Would Spark a 'Constitutional Crisis' for UK, Warns Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones" Jamie Merrill -- The Independent, March 18, 2016

"Brexit Is a Feminist Issue" Helen Lewis -- The Guardian, March 20, 2016

Rising Israel-Palestine Tensions

"Watch: The New Wave of Violence Between Israelis and Palestinians" Jack Moore -- Newsweek, March 21, 2016

"An American in Israel - Palestine Looking for Peace" Rev. Dr. Chuck Currie -- The Huffington Post, March 18, 2016

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh remains on an extended break from compiling the News Update. WACA will assume responsibility for delivering our weekly selection of analysis and opinion.

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