February 13, 2019
Weekly World News Update
Border Deal?; 40-Year Iranian Anniversary; Nigerian Election Chaos; Thai King Betrayal; Big Trial in Spain; Engagement with Central Europe; Brexit Struggles; El Chapo Convicted; Invisible Refugees
Quote of the Week
“ We can’t let any unrelated, cynical partisan plays get in the way of finishing the important process of funding the government and securing the border.”
-- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell tweeting Wednesday on the potential border deal.
Border Deal?

“ Take the Deal, Mr. President” Henry Olsen -- Washington Post, February 12, 2019

" Stocks Close at 2019 High on Tentative Deal to Avert Government Shutdown, Trade Optimism" Sue Chang and Chris Matthews -- MarketWatch, February 12, 2019

“ Trump's Wall Symbolizes the End of American Optimism” Seth Ferranti -- Vice News, February 11, 2019
Iran Marks 40 Years Since Revolution
“ The Iran Revolution at 40: From Theocracy to ‘Normality’” Thomas Erdbrink -- The New York Times, February 10, 2019
 
“ After 40 Years, Is Iran’s Revolution Unravelling?” Suzanna Maloney -- Lawfare, February 13, 2019

“ Militant Iran Taunts U.S. on Revolution's 40th Birthday” Parisa Hafezi -- Reuters, February 11, 2019
 
“ America's Effort to Isolate Iran Will Backfire” Trita Parsi -- National Interest, February 12, 2019
Nigeria’s Election for Peace 
“ Nigeria’s Election: What to Know” John Campbell -- Council on Foreign Relations, February 8, 2019
 
" Nigeria’s Candidates Mix Peace Pledge With Election Threats” Cara Anna and Rodney Muhumuza -- Associated Press, February 13, 2019
 
" The Old Men Vying to Lead Africa's Youngest Population" Stephanie Busari -- CNN, February 13, 2019

“ Has Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari Honored His Promises?” Fidelis Mbah -- Al Jazeera, February 12, 2019
Thailand’s King Betrays Sister for Election 
“ Thailand’s Election Season Gets Even Wilder” Joshua Kurlantzick -- Council on Foreign Relations, February 8, 2019
 
“ Wait - What’s Going on in Thailand? Here’s the Background.” Allen Hicken and Joel Selway -- Washington Post, February 12, 2019
 
“ In Dismissing His Sister's Ambitions, the Thai King Shows Where His Loyalty Is” Peter Hartcher -- The Sydney Morning Herald, February 12, 2019
Catalan Heads to Big Trial
“ Spain’s Trial of Catalan Separatists Is an Alarming Act of State Repression” Carles Puigdemont -- The Guardian, February 12, 2019
 
“ Global Spain vs. Catalan Separatists: The Ultimate PR Battle” Diego Torres -- Politico, February 12, 2019
 
“ Spanish Democracy in the Dock as Trial of Catalan Separatists Starts” Paddy Woodworth -- The Irish Times, February 12, 2019
U.S.-Central Europe Ties
“ Pompeo and Foreign Minister of Poland: A New Solidarity” Jacek Czaputowicz and Michael Pompeo -- CNN, February 12, 2019

“ Engaging Hungary Is Good for U.S. Interests and Values” Damon Wilson -- Atlantic Council, February 10, 2019
 
“ Mike Pompeo Must Strengthen Diplomacy with Central Europe” Dalibor Rohac -- The Hill, February 11, 2019
Brexit’s Struggles Are a Reality 
“ The Past 72 Hours of Brexit Ridiculousness, Explained” Jen Kirby -- Vox, February 11, 2019
 
“ Can a Post-Brexit United Kingdom Remain United?” John Roberts -- Atlantic Council, February 8, 2019

“ Brexit's 'Project Fear' Has Just Become Reality” Ferdinando Giugliano -- Bloomberg, February 12, 2019
El Chapo Is Guilty
“ El Chapo Found Guilty on All Counts, Faces Life in Prison” Alan Feuer -- The New York Times, February 12, 2019
 
“ Door Slams on Guilty El Chapo After Old Mob Pals Line Up to Squeal” Ed Vulliamy -- The Guardian, February 12, 2019
The Invisible Refugee Problem 
“ The World’s 40 Million Invisible Refugees” Johan Schaar -- IRIN, February 11, 2019


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