Wednesday, August 6, 2014

  

Analysis of the continued conflict in Gaza, Turkey's upcoming election, relations with Russia, and more. Plus, articles on U.S. foreign policy, communication freedom, global health, and a historical perspective on today's conflicts.

  

Continued Tension in Gaza

"Israel, Trapped by Nationalism," Pankaj Mishra - Bloomberg View, August 3, 2014
 

"The Hamas Trap: Hidden Labyrinth was Wired for War," Paul Sheehan - The Sydney Morning Herald, August 4, 2014
 

"You Learn a Lot Very Quickly in Gaza...," David Blair - The Telegraph, August 3, 2014
 

"For Hamas, War in Gaza is a Step Towards the West Bank," Hussein Ibish - The National, August 2, 2014 


What to Expect When Turkey Votes

"Sleepless in Ankara: The Post-Erdogan Government's Big Challenges," Sinan �lgen - National Interest, August 4, 2014 


Global Health

"After Ebola," Michael Specter - The New Yorker, August 1, 2014

 

Cold Tensions Rising

"Beyond Sanctions: What's the West's Strategy on Russia?," Ulrich Speck - Carnegie Europe, August 1, 2014
 

"The Rise of Putinism," Fareed Zakaria - The Washington Post, July 31, 2014
 

"Clashes with Russia Point to Globalization's End," Mark Leonard - Reuters, July 30, 2014
 

"Why Europe Might Balk at Backing Sanctions Against Russia," Alastair Jamieson and F. Brinley Bruton - NBC News, August 4, 2014 


New Separatist War Fears

"New War Risk on Russia Fringes Amid Armenia-Azeri Clashes," Henry Meyer, Sara Khojoyan and Zulfugar Agayev - Bloomberg, August 4, 2014
 

"Death Toll Rises in Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict," Aida Sultanova - ABC News, August 4, 2014  


U.S. Foreign Policy Strategies

"A U.S.-Vietnam Alliance? Not So Fast," Teddy Pham - The Diplomat, August 4, 2014 
 

"Obama Woos African Leaders to Counter Growing Chinese Influence," Chris McGreal - The Guardian, August 3, 2014 


Freedom of Communication?

"Japan: Hate Speech vs. Free Speech," Kyla Ryan - The Diplomat, August 4, 2014
 

"Breaking Through China's Great Firewall," Kevin Holden - The Diplomat, July 30, 2014

 

Reflecting on Today's Conflicts

"The Dirty Little Wars of 2014 Go Back 100 Years," Timothy Garton Ash - The Globe and Mail, August 1, 2014


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