Ukraine War, Day 82: Finland Applies to Join NATO, Sweden to Follow
Prompted to replace long-held positions of neutrality by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Finland applies to join NATO with Sweden likely to follow on Tuesday.
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Author: Scott Lucas
EA on BBC and Monocle 24: Can Abortion Rights Be Restored in US?
Evaluating options for restoring abortion rights in US if Supreme Court confirms draft opinion overturning 1973 legal and political benchmark of Roe v. Wade
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US Permits Foreign Investment in Kurdish-Controlled Northeast Syria
US approves foreign investment in Kurdish-controlled NE Syria in 12 sectors, e.g. agriculture, construction, & finance, saying it helps prevent ISIS revival
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Ukraine War, Day 81: G7 — Russia’s Invasion Threatening 43 Million with Famine
G7 countries warn 43 million people are being pushed towards famine by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Russians occupying or blockading 7 Black Sea ports
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Rocket Attack Kills 10 Assad Troops in Northwest Syria
Rocket attack in NW Syria kills 10 Assad regime troops & wounds 9, near frontline with anti-Assad factions such as Ahrar al-Sham, who posts video of attack.
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EA on TRT World: When US Military Aid Goes Bad…and When It Does Good
In-depth discussion of when US military aid harms (“regime change”, failed counter-insurgency) & when it helps (collective defense, resistance of invasion)
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