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Nov 4, 2015

Herbst on Kerry’s Visit to Central Asia

By John Herbst

Voice of America Russian Service quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Director John E. Herbst on Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Central Asia: Read the full article here.

Central Asia

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Nov 4, 2015

Elgohari on Human Rights Violations in Egypt

By Mohamed Elgohari

Al Modon Lebanon quotes Rafik Hariri Center Assistant Director Mohamed Elgohari on the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing on human rights violations in Egypt: Read the full article here.

North Africa

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Nov 4, 2015

Hasik on the Air Force’s Long Range Strike Bomber

By James Hasik

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow for Defense James Hasik joins In Depth with Francis Rose on Federal News Radio to discuss the costs and need for the long range strike bomber:

In the News

Nov 3, 2015

Czuperski on Confronting Putin’s Hybrid Wars in an Engagement Age

By Maksymilian Czuperski

Special Assistant to the President and CEO Maksymilian Czuperski testifies before the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation on Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the propaganda that threatens Europe:

Russia

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Nov 3, 2015

Barno and Bensahel: The Pink Flamingo on the Subcontinent: Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan

By Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellows for Military Affairs and National Security Policy Dave Barno and Nora Bensahel cowrite for War on the Rocks on the tensions on the border of India and Pakistan:

India Pakistan

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Nov 3, 2015

Ricciardone on Turkey’s Elections

By Francis Ricciardone

The Daily Sabah quotes Vice President and Rafik Hariri Center Director Francis Ricciardone on the outcome of the recent election in Turkey and the implications for how Turkey will solve some of its most pressing issues in the future:

Turkey

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Nov 3, 2015

Hellyer on President Sisi’s UK Visit

By H.A. Hellyer

The Guardian quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow H.A. Hellyer on the current nature of the UK-Egypt relationship and possible impact of Egyptian President Sisi’s visit to London:

North Africa United Kingdom

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Nov 3, 2015

Blanford: How Much Does Russia Care about Hezbollah?

By Nicholas Blanford

Middle East Peace and Security Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Nicholas Blanford writes for NOW. on Russia and Iran’s cooperation in Syria, and how that has affected Russia’s relationship with Israel:

Iran Israel

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Nov 3, 2015

Stein on Changing the Turkish Constitution

By Aaron Stein

The World Post quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Aaron Stein on the AKP’s desire to change the presidential system in a change to the constitution:

Turkey

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Nov 3, 2015

Bruton on Ethiopia’s Counterterrorism Efforts

By Bronwyn Bruton

OZY quotes Africa Center Deputy Director Bronwyn Bruton on Ethiopia’s counterrrorism efforts and how its tactics could actually push individuals toward extremists: 

Ethiopia