Aftermath of the Earthquake in Turkey & Syria; Russia-Ukraine: Russia's New Offensive;

Balloon Strains U.S-China Relations; Surprise Resignation of Scotland's First Minister

Aftermath of the Earthquake in Turkey & Syria

“Key Developments in the Aftermath of Turkey, Syria Quakes” Sarah El Deeb, Zeynep Bilginsoy & Andrew Wilks, Associated Press – February 15, 2023

“In Turkey and Syria, Rescue Operations Are a Race Against Time, Says WHO Spokesperson” Tarik Jašarević, Euro News – Fenruary 15, 2023

“The Politics of Türkiye’s Earthquake” Sinan Ülgen, Carnegie Europe – February 14, 2023

“Massive Earthquake Could Reshape Turkish and Syrian Politics” Henri J, Barley, Council on Foreign Relations - February 13, 2023

Ukraine-Russia War: Putin's New Offensive

“Russia's New Offensive Grinds Into Action As Ukraine Punches Back Hard” Mike Eckel, Radio Free Europe, Radio Liberty – February 11, 2023

“Moldova’s President Accuses Russia of Planning Coup” Deutsche Welle – February 13, 2023

“Russian Coup Could Give Putin Advantages He Desperately Needs” Jon Jackson, Newsweek – February 14, 2023

Balloon Strains U.S.-China Relations

“How the Appearance of a Balloon Punctured U.S.-China Relations” Ayesha Rascoe, NPR – February 5, 2023

“Washington Inflates the China Balloon Threat” Jake Werner, Responsible Statecraft – February 3, 2023

“China’s Balloon Blunder Shows the Shortcomings of Its National Security Apparatus” Mark Parker Young, Atlantic Council – February 14, 2023

“The US, China Spy Balloon Tensions Are Drifting Into Politics of the Supply Chain” Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC – February 14, 2023

Surprise Resignation of Scotland’s First Minister

“Who is Nicola Sturgeon? From Teenage Campaigner to Scotland’s First Minister” Philip Sim, BBC News – February 15, 2023

“Nicola Sturgeon Resignation: Why Now - And What Happens Next on Key Issues?” Severin Carrell & Libby Brooks, The Guardian – February 15, 2023

“Nicola Sturgeon Quits to Let New Leader Build Case for Scottish Independence” Alistair Smout & Muvija M, Reuters – February 15, 2023