March 22, 2023

Weekly World News Update

Ukraine-Russia War: Visits From Japan & China; Pakistani Government and Imran Khan;

Haiti's Surge in Gang Violence; Iraq: 20 Years Post US Invasion

Over the last many years, WACA has been proud to share a weekly publication of world news updates enjoyed by Council members and friends across the country, including by many Academic WorldQuest participants in preparation for the national competition. As we prepare for this year's national competition in late April, we wanted to be sure you knew that we'll be ending the publication of the Weekly World News Update with the March 29 edition. Recent editions of the Update will still be used for this year's competition, and we're excited to circle back in the months ahead with plans for Academic WorldQuest in 2024 and beyond.


In the meantime, we invite you to check out these and other news digest publications to stay informed about global affairs and a wide range of international issues and topics:


Ukraine-Russia War: Japan and China Visit Opposing Capitals

A Tale of Two Visits: Kishida and Xi Tread Starkly Different Paths on Ukraine” Graham Russell, Justin McCurry & Agencies – March 22, 2023


Japan’s Prime Minister Offers Ukraine Support as China’s President Backs Russia” Karl Ritter, PBS News Hour – March 21, 2023


Xi and Putin Pledge to Shape a New World Order as the Chinese Leader Leaves Russia With No Peace in Sight for Ukraine” Reuters – March 22, 2023


Beijing’s Lean Into Moscow” Evan A. Feigenbaum, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – March 20, 2023

Imran Khan Marked as Terrorist by Pakistani Government

Imran Khan Says Pakistan Gov’t ‘Petrified’ of Losing Elections” Al Jazeera – March 8, 2023


Pakistani Police File Terrorism Charges Against Ex-PM Khan” Zarar Khan – March 19, 2023


Pakistan’s Parliament Summoned in Midst of Crisis Over Former PM Khan” Reuters – March 21, 2023

UN Calls for Foreign Assistance to Stop Violence in Haiti

Haiti: Deploy Specialized Forces to Take Down Gang Violence, UN Rights Chief” UN News – March 21, 2023


UN Calls for Foreign Intervention in Haiti as Violence Surges” Tom Phillips, The Guardian – March 21, 2023


Will Canada Agree to Lead the Risky Work of Stabilizing Haiti?” Allan Woods, Toronto Star – March 18, 2023

Iraq: 20 Years On

Twenty Years After the War to Oust Saddam, Iraq Is a Shaky Democracy” Steven A. Cook, Council on Foreign Relations – March 17, 2023


After Iraq: How the U.S. Failed to Fully Learn the Lessons of a Disastrous Intervention” Michael Wahid Hanna, International Crisis Group – March 21, 2023


Iraq 20 Years On: Researchers Assess How US Invasion Shapes Lives Today” Med Mariwany & Nehal El-Hadi, The Conversation – March 16, 2023

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.