Weekly World News Update: November 2, 2022

November 2, 2022

Weekly World News Update

Brazil Elections; Ukraine-Russia; Israel Votes; COP27; Lebanon in Crisis; Anti-Rwanda Protests

Quote of the Week

Lula's Stunning Comeback

“Experts React: Lula Defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil. What Should the Region and the World Expect?” Atlantic Council – October 30, 2022

“Why Bolsonaro’s Stunning Loss Should Give Humans a Glimmer of Hope” Greg Sargent & Paul Waldman, The Washington Post – October 31, 2022

"Bolsonaro Supporters Call on Military to Keep Him in Power" Diane Jeantet & Mauricio Savarese – November 2, 2022

“Lula Defeats Bolsonaro in the Closest Election in Brazil's History” Naiara Galarraga Gortazar, El Pais – October 30, 2022

“Lula's Victory in Brazil Is Great News for Putin” Brendan Cole, Newsweek – November 1, 2022

Photo: AFP

Ukraine-Russia: World Hunger Games

“Russia’s ‘Hunger Plan’ Is Back” James Snell, The Spectator – October 31, 2022

“Grain Export Deal Back on as Russia Rejoins in Unexpected U-turn” Daily Sabah – November 2, 2022

“Vladimir Putin’s Failed Strategy” Edward Luttwak, UnHerd – November 1, 2022

“Stop Russia’s Hunger Games Putting Food Security in Africa, Asia at Risk” Business Daily – November 1, 2022

Photo: Getty

Israel Votes: Making a Choice Between Democracy and Extremism

“Five Elections in Four Years: What’s the Deal With Israeli Politics?” Hadas Gold & Richard Allen Greene, CNN – October 31, 2022

“With Most Votes Now Counted, Netanyahu Seems Poised to Return as Israel's Leader” Daniel Estrin, NPR – November 2, 2022

“What to Know About the Arab Citizens of Israel” Kali Robinson, Council on Foreign Relations – October 28, 2022

“Is Far-Right Election Victor Itamar Ben-Gvir the Donald Trump of Israel?” Eric H. Yoffie, Haaretz – November 2, 2022

Photo: AP

COP27 Climate Summit Puts Host Egypt in Hot Seat

“COP27: Why It Matters and 5 Key Areas for Action” Antonia Gawel & Nathan Cooper, World Economic Forum – October 25, 2022

“At COP27, Egypt Aims to Rebuild Its International Standing” Mohammad Soliman, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – October 26, 2022

“COP27 Sheds Light on Egypt’s Abysmal Human Rights Record” Marc Espanol, Fair Planet – October 27, 2022

Photo: Reuters

Lebanon Left President-less in Wake of Crisis

“Lebanon President Leaves With No Replacement, Crisis Deepens” Bassem Mroue & Abby Sewell, AP News – October 30, 2022

“What Happens Now that Lebanon Is Without a President?” Middle East Monitor – November 1, 2022

“A Looming Famine in Lebanon” Lama Fakih, International Politics and Society – November 1, 2022

Photo: AFP

Anti-Rwanda Protests Erupt in the DRC

“Thousands Join Anti-Rwanda Protests in DR Congo’s Goma” Al Jazeera – October 31, 2022

“EAC Under Pressure to Avoid Escalation of Violence in DRC” The East African – October 30, 2022

“The Burundi-Rwanda Border Was Closed for So Long for a Very Important Reason and Now It’s Open for Carnage” Pallak Kashyap, TFIGlobal – November 1, 2022

Photo: Reuters

Weekly World News Update is a collection of sources to help readers better understand what is happening around the world and the policy implications of these developments. Any opinions expressed in the above articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the World Affairs Councils of America, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.