August 14, 2019

Weekly World News Update

Kashmir's Plight; Hajj Troubles; Missile Crises; Cyber Activity Abounds; Global Travel Warnings; Elections & Leadership Shakeups; Earth Is Stressed; Putin 20 Years On

Quote of the Week " The curfew, crackdown, and impending genocide of Kashmiris in IOK [India-Occupied Kashmir as Islamabad refers to Indian-administered Kashmir] is unfolding exactly [according] to RSS ideology inspired by Nazi ideology." -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's tweet on Sunday in reaction to India's move to tighten restrictions in Kashmir.

Kashmir's Plight “ Here’s How India’s Decision to Cut Kashmir’s Autonomy Will Affect South Asia - and the World” Asfandyar Mir -- Washington Post, August 9, 2019 “ Kashmir Dispute: Pakistan Downgrades Ties With India” BBC News, August 7, 2019 “ Pakistan’s New Plight in Kashmir: What to Do About the Jihadists” Saeed Shah -- Wall Street Journal, August 11, 2019 “ Modi Needs to Plan Carefully for the Future of Kashmir” Ranvir Nayar -- Arab News, August 11, 2019 “ India’s Hindu Nationalists Got Exactly What They Wanted in Kashmir” Mohammed Ayoob -- National Interest, August 12, 2019

Hajj Boycott “ Local Muslims on the Road to Mecca” Nicki Gorny -- The Blade, August 9, 2019 “ Millions of Muslims Prepare to Perform the Hajj Amid Calls for a Boycott” Mehmet Ozalp -- The Conversation, August 9, 2019 “ Politics v. Pilgrimage: Some Muslims Call for Saudi Hajj Boycott” Middle East Monitor, August 9, 2019 “ Hajj Begins as Muslims Flock to Mecca” Megan Specia -- New York Times, August 9, 2019

A New Missile Crisis “ Arms Racing With China: Battle for the Missile Race Narrative” Rick Fisher -- The Epoch Times, August 12, 2019 “ The End of the INF Treaty Is Good for Europe” Christopher Tremoglie -- National Review, August 8, 2019 “ Intermediate-Range Missiles Are the Wrong Weapon for Today’s Security Challenges” Tom Countryman and Kingston Reif -- War on the Rocks, August 13, 2019 “ Iran Unveils ‘Upgraded’ Missile Defense System With ‘High Capabilities’” Times of Israel, August 10, 2019 “ Why Rocket Man Is Going Ballistic With Short-Range Missiles” Duyeon Kim -- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, August 8, 2019

Cyber Threats & Thefts “ North Korean Hackers' $2 Billion Heist Is 'Funding WMD Programs'” Kate O’Flaherty -- Forbes, August 7, 2019 “ What Are the Rules of Engagement in a Cyberwar?” Neil Rubenking -- PC Magazine, August 8, 2019

Travel Warnings “ After Mass Shootings, Other Nations Issue Caution About ‘Gun Society’ in U.S.” Scott Neuman -- NPR, August 7, 2019 “ Amnesty International Issues U.S. Travel Warning Citing ‘Rampant Gun Violence' " Aris Folley -- The Hill, August 7, 2019 “ U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Hong Kong” Almen Chui -- Asia Times, August 8, 2019

Leadership Crisis in Puerto Rico “ Puerto Rico’s Ouster of Its Governor Isn’t Just About One Administration’s Corruption” Collier Meyerson -- The Intelligencer, August 8, 2019 “ Social Media, Mass Mobilization and Political Change in Puerto Rico” Daniel Adorno-Cruz -- Open Democracy, August 12, 2019 “ Puerto Rican Resistance Began Long Before Rosselló” Yulissa Arce -- Truthout, August 13, 2019

Elections and Shakeups “ Can Anyone Stop Matteo Salvini?” Jacopo Barigazzi and Silvia Borrelli -- Politico, August 12, 2019 “ Salvini Puts Italy on a Collision Course With Europe” Rachel Donadio -- The Atlantic, August 9, 2019 “ Guatemala Election Winner Sets Sights on Changing Trump Migrant Deal” Diego Oré; Sofia Menchu -- Reuters, August 12, 2019 “ Malawi’s Top Court Hears Presidential Election Result Challenge” Al Jazeera, August 8, 2019

Agriculture & Food Security Woes

“ Climate Change Threatens Food Security Globally, Urgent UN Report Shows” Claire Brown -- The New Food Economy, August 8, 2013 “ 'Disastrous Outcome': Why Experts Think Food Shortages Are Coming in a No-Deal Brexit” Indra Warnes -- New Statesman, August 12, 2019 “ This Land Is the Only Land There Is” Robinson Meyer -- The Atlantic, August 8, 2019 “ Tackle Failing Food System Before It’s Too Late - 820 Million People Are Already Going Hungry” Tonya Rawe -- Indian Country Today, August 8  “ The Climate Crisis, Biodiversity, and Food Security Puzzle” Zak Smith -- Natural Resources Defense Council, August 8, 2019

20 Years of Putin

“ Putin Marks 20 Years in Power Amid Backdrop of Anti-Government Protests” France 24, August 9, 2019 “ After 20 Years, Is Vladimir Putin’s Untouchable Image Crumbling?” Emily Sherwin -- Deutsche Welle, August 9, 2019 “ Putin Began by Embracing the West. Now He Wants Revenge” Angus Roxburgh -- The Guardian, August 12, 2019 “ On His 20th Anniversary in Power, Putin Looks Weaker than Ever” Christian Caryl -- Washington Post, August 9, 2019