No Joke: Why A Young Comedian Leads Polls in Ukraine’s Presidential Election
“Given a lack of vision and leadership among many of Ukraine’s current elite, it is unsurprising that trust in public institutions is at unprecedented low.”
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Out-Mubaraking Mubarak: Sisi’s Authoritarian Power Grab in Egypt
An “Egypt of authoritarianism and repression”: 2011 Revolution disappears amid detentions & Parliament set to extend Gen. El-Sisi’s right to rule until 2034
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Imran, MBS, and Money Forge a Pakistan-Saudi Strategic Partnership
Personal links and money drive a new strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia — now the two countries seek to institutionalize the bonds.
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Can Macron and Merkel Reinvigorate Europe?
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel sign a new treaty. But can the two leaders overcome challenges at home?
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EA on Monocle 24: Pelosi v. Trump over Trump Shutdown
Scott Lucas on Nancy Pelosi’s request to Donald Trump to rearrange his State of the Union address, because of the Trump Shutdown’s effect on security
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EA on Monocle 24 and BBC: Donald Trump, Russian Agent?
Donald Trump as a Russian agent? Scott Lucas reviews the evidence and what happens next over Trump-Russia investigation
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Pakistan Snuggles Up to the UAE
A new Pakistani Government and UAE’s economic aid reconfigure Islamabad’s relations in the Gulf
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EA on BBC: Trump and His Manafort Problem
The significance for Trump-Russia inquiry of ex-Trump campaign Paul Manafort breaking plea agreement with Special Counsel Robert Mueller
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Terrorism by the State is Still Terrorism
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, The Kremlin, Moscow,...
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Yes, The World Needs More Women CEOs
Carolyn McCall, chief executive officer of UK media company ITV (David Levenson/Bloomberg/Getty)...
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Podcasts: After Ford’s Testimony, the Issues Beyond Kavanaugh’s Confirmation
UPDATE, SEPT 29: Just before Friday’s unexpected developments, with leading Republicans...
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BBC Radio: Is Britain Ready for Socialism?
As the opposition Labour Party returns after a generation to an embrace of socialism, David Dunn...
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Podcast: The Challenges in a Changing Europe
Huw Macartney of the University of Birmingham the Head of Investment Banking for Barclays, William...
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Iran Reaches Out to Pakistan in Tehran’s Hour of Need
Facing US sanctions, Iran is looking for a restored relationship with Pakistan — but a new...
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BBC Radio: Trump’s “If I Am Impeached, Stock Market Will Crash” — Really?
UPDATE 1015 GMT: Professor David Dunn of the University of Birmingham speaks with BBC outlets...
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VideoCast and Podcasts: US Sanctions Russia Over Nerve Agent Attack in Southern England
UPDATE, AUGUST 10: Professor David Dunn of the University of Birmingham and Dr Alexander Titov of...
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UK Prime Minister May Faces the “Wicked Problem of Brexit”
“Whether Theresa May’s Brexit strategy could be said to have succeeded will depend on...
Read MoreA Big Election in Pakistan, But No Change in Relations with Middle East
Imran Khan (pictured) as Prime Minister will shake up Pakistan’s politics — but is unlikely to affect Islamabad and the Middle East Originally published by Arab News: With the arrival of election season in Pakistan,...
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BBC Radio: Strolling Through the Wreckage? Trump, Summits, and Brexit
As Donald Trump bulldozed his way through the G7 summit in Canada on his way to Tuesday’s...
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BBC Radio: Trump and The Politics of the Flawed Nunes Memo
The University of Birmingham’s David Dunn, an EA contributor, joined BBC Radio Scotland on...
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BBC Radio: How Trump’s Reaction to a “Loser” Book Backs Up Its Portrayal
David Dunn of the University of Birmingham joined BBC Radio Scotland on Saturday to talk through...
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Sharing v. Shouting: Obama Tops Trump on Twitter
Obama’s response to white supremacy is most-liked tweet of year Ellis Palmer, formerly of EA...
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Monocle 24: The Russia Investigation Closes on Trump
As Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation closes on top advisors of...
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BBC Radio: Spain v. the Independence Vote in Catalonia
The Spanish Government has stepped up pressure against Catalan authorities over their independence...
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BBC Radio: Dealing With Terrorism After the Manchester Attack
In the aftermath of the bombing of an arena in Manchester in northwest Britain on Monday night,...
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Monocle 24: Macron in France — A Decisive Win for “Moderate Politics” Against Hard-Right “Populism”?
David Dunn of the University of Birmingham speaks with Monocle 24’s The Globalist about...
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BBC Radio: Assessing US-Russia Relations — An “All-Time Low”?
As both Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin warn that US-Russian relations...
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BBC Radio: Anticipating the Trump-May Visit
UK Prime Minister Theresa May, facing the economic shock if London ever departs the European Union...
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Radio Open Source: The (Lack of) Resistance Under Silvio Berlusconi
As Donald Trump assumes the US Presidency, the University of Birmingham’s Daniele Albertazzi...
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BBC Radio: Trump’s Provocative Taiwan Phone Call
PHOTO: Donald Trump and Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen (AFP/Getty) Even before Donald Trump...
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