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Dec 2, 2015

Hruby on China’s Infrastructure Investments in Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

The Associated Press quotes Africa Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Aubrey Hruby on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to South Africa and China’s funding of large infrastructure projects in various African countries:

China South Africa

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Dec 2, 2015

Hof on the Deployment of US Troops to Fight ISIS in Iraq

By Frederic C. Hof

Reuters quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on the deployment of US special operation troops to Iraq following the deadly attacks in Paris:

Iraq

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Dec 2, 2015

Shaffer on the OPEC Meeting

By Brenda Shaffer

Global Energy Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Brenda Shaffer joins Knowledge@Wharton to discuss the OPEC meeting and the factors that affect oil prices and production:

In the News

Dec 2, 2015

Marczak on Post-Election Tension in Argentina

By Jason Marczak

Fox News Latino quotes Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Deputy Director Jason Marczak on the tension between outgoing President of Argentina Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and President-elect Mauricio Macri:

Latin America

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Dec 2, 2015

Slavin: New Report Confirms Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Al-Monitor on the report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that details Iran’s nuclear weapons program:

Iran

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Dec 2, 2015

Slavin: More ‘Special Operators’ Head to Iraq and Syria as Anti-ISIS Coalition Grows

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin writes for Voice of America on President Obama’s decision to send additional Special Forces troops to the Middle East to assist the coalition against ISIS:

In the News

Dec 2, 2015

Herbst on Fighting Corruption in Ukraine

By John E. Herbst

Ukrainian State News Agency Ukrinform quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Director John E. Herbst on the Ukrainian government’s recent successes in fighting corruption:

Ukraine

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Dec 2, 2015

Stern: The Long Road to a Satisfactory TPP

By Paula Stern

Atlantic Council Board Director Paula Stern writes for The Diplomat on the recently negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the hurdles the trade agreement faces in securing congressional approval:

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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Dec 2, 2015

Cunningham on Security for Diplomats

By James Cunningham

The Hill quotes Atlantic Council Zalmay Khalilzad Chair on Afghanistan James Cunningham on his experience as ambassador to Afghanistan and the security risks involved and precautions taken by the State Department:

Afghanistan

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Dec 1, 2015

Mezran Reviews North Africa in Transition

By Karim Mezran

Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Karim Mezran reviews North Africa in Transition: The Struggle for Democracies and Institutions:

North Africa
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