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UkraineAlert

Jul 8, 2015

Repression of Crimean Tatars Intensifies Under Russia, Says New Turkish Report

By Melinda Haring

Russian authorities have forced Crimean Tatars to become Russian citizens and curtailed their freedoms of speech, language, education, and residence—as well as their right to a fair trial. That’s according to an independent group of Turkish scholars sent to Crimea to investigate human rights violations after Russia annexed the peninsula on March 18, 2014.

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UkraineAlert

Jul 8, 2015

Here’s Why Armenia Is Not Ukraine

By Sabine Freizer

The Electric Yerevan protest officially ended July 7, two weeks after it began as a reaction to the Armenian government’s 16.7 percent increase in electricity prices. But the social movement behind it will likely continue influencing Armenia until the country makes serious political reforms. Thousands marched on Yerevan’s Baghramyan Avenue—a main artery fronting the presidential […]

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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, July 6, 2015

NATOSource

Jul 7, 2015

Secretary of Defense Carter: US-French Security Partnership Stronger than Ever

By Ash Carter and Jean-Yves Le Drian, Department of Defense

Carter:  France is America’s oldest ally. And today, our security partnership is the strongest it’s ever been.

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SyriaSource

Jul 7, 2015

Syria’s Hidden Crisis (Part I)

By Valerie Szybala

The conflict in Syria has trapped hundreds of thousands of civilians in parts of Homs and Damascus, besieged by their own government for years. They struggle to survive, facing shortages of basic goods including food, water, and medicine while continuing to endure violent aerial attacks.

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New Atlanticist

Jul 7, 2015

Bridging the Gulf

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Mistrust in US’ ties with Gulf states fuels regional anxiety about Iran, says Atlantic Council’s Bilal Y. Saab Many of the United States’ Gulf allies are anxious about Iran’s activities in part because of the high levels of mistrust in their own relationships with Washington, the Atlantic Council’s Bilal Y. Saab said July 7. “The […]

AfricaSource

Jul 7, 2015

Burundi: Dust Settles after Parliamentary Elections

By Kelsey Lilley

Burundi, the central African nation entering its third month of political crisis, held parliamentary elections last week. Seventeen opposition parties formally boycotted the polls (though several others appeared on the ballot); preliminary results suggest that the ruling party of incumbent President Pierre Nkurunziza—whose announcement that he would seek a third term sparked widespread protests—won a […]

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Europe After The Vote

Jul 7, 2015

IMF Has to Change its Policies Because of Greece

By Anders Åslund

The Greek economic tragedy has damaged all those involved. That is also true of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In May 2010, the IMF approved its biggest financial assistance program ever for Greece—no less than €30 billion—resulting in current Greek obligations of €21.2 billion to the IMF, though the European Union (EU) credits to Greece […]

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MENASource

Jul 7, 2015

Top News: Air Strikes Kill 176 in Yemen, Highest Daily Toll Thus Far

By MENASource

Saudi-led coalition airstrikes and clashes killed at least 176 fighters and civilians in Yemen Monday, residents and media run by the Houthi movement said, the highest daily toll since the Arab air offensive began more than three months ago.

EconoGraphics

Jul 7, 2015

How Does Greece’s Public Debt Compare to Puerto Rico’s?

By Global Business and Economics

As Greece reaches crisis over its debts to Europe, Puerto Rico's public debt has reached an impressive $72 billion, nearly 70% of its economic output. Meanwhile, Greece has slashed the growth of its debt since 2012.

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MENASource

Jul 7, 2015

EconSource: Saudi Arabia to Invest Up to $10 Billion in Russia

By EconSource

Saudi Arabia has signed a commitment to invest up to $10 billion in Russia, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said Monday.

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