“Ukraine Pulled Off a Masterstroke” Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic – September 12, 2022

“Russia’s War in Ukraine: A Turning Point?” Gwendolyn Sasse, Carnegie Europe – September 13, 2022

“Ukrainian Victory Shatters Russia’s Reputation as a Military Superpower” Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Atlantic Council – September 13, 2022

“Western Officials ‘Surprised’ By Ukraine’s Rapid Gains in Northern Counteroffensive” Lara Seligman & Paul McCleary, Politico – September 12, 2022

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“Death of Queen Elizabeth II: The Moment History Stops” Johnny Dymond,BBC – September 8, 2022

“How the Death of Queen Elizabeth Will Change the UK’S Diplomatic Profile” Rachel Martin, NPR – September 9, 2022

“After Queen Elizabeth’s Death, Britain Faces Questions and Uncertainty” Kevin Sullivan & Anthony Faiola, The Washington Post – September 10, 2022

“David Olusoga on the Queen, the Commonwealth and the Monarchy’s Future” David Olusoga, The Guardian – September 11, 2022

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“Swedish Right Prepares for Power as PM Accepts Election Defeat” Simon Johnson & Anna Ringstrom, Reuters – September 14, 2022

“Sweden’s Election: The Astonishing Rise of the Right-Wing Sweden Democrats” Kate Hairsine, DW – September 13, 2022

“Your Guide to Sweden’s Fringe-Driven General Election” Aaron Korewa & Eric Adamson, Atlantic Council – September 8, 2022

“Sweden’s Narco Wars Dominante Election Campaign” Charlie Duxbury, Politico – September 5, 2022

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“Xi Returns to World Stage With Putin to Counter U.S. Dominance” Rebecca Choong Wilkings, Bloomberg – September 13, 2022

“Xi Jinping’s Endgame for America” Ian Easton, The Diplomat – September 9, 2022

“This Might Not Be a Cold War, But It Feels Like One” The New York Times – September 13, 2022

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“How War Broke Out Again Between Armenia and Azerbaijan” James Snell, Spectator – September 13, 2022

“Putin’s Strategic Headaches Grow Amid Azerbaijan, Armenia Border Fighting” Camille Gijs, Politico – September 13, 2022

“Azerbaijan-Armenia Clashes Continue Despite Russian Ceasefire Claims” Tzvi Joffre, Jerusalem Post – September 13, 2022

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“Taking Stock of the Kenyan Election” Michelle Gavin, Council on Foreign Relations – August 17, 2022

“Why Did Kenyans Elect Ruto As President” Susanne D. Mueller, The Washington Post – August 24, 2022

"William Ruto's Rise from Chicken Seller to Kenya's President" Evelyne Musambi, BBC – September 13, 2022

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“Hospital Official: Airstrike Hits Capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray Region” VOA/Reuters – September 13, 2022

“A Wounded Ethiopia” Michelle Gavin, CFR – September 12, 2022

“Tigray Announces Cessation of Hostilities, But Abiy Remains Silent” Alex de Waal, Responsible Statecraft – September 13, 2022

“Ethiopia Needs the World to Hold Tigray’s TPLF to Its Word” Teferi Melesse, Al Jazeera – September 14, 2022

“UN Report Details Taliban Abuses in Afghanistan” John Sifton, Human Rights Watch – September 7, 2022

“Afghanistan Tipping ‘Towards Authoritarianism’ Says U.N. Rights Expert” Emma Farge, Reuters – September 12, 2022

“Some Girls Were Allowed to Return to School in Afghanistan – for 3 Days” Mohammed Rasool, Vice – September 12, 2022

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