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In the News

Oct 23, 2015

Pham on Ghana’s Upcoming Election

By J. Peter Pham

Foreign Policy quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the upcoming election in Ghana and concerns that the process is not being conducted fairly:

In the News

Oct 23, 2015

Ashooh on Kerry-Lavrov Talks

By Jessica Ashooh

Middle East Strategy Task Force Deputy Director Jessica Ashooh joins Voice of America to discuss what to expect from the talks between US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov regarding Syria:

Russia Syria

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Oct 23, 2015

Mezran on the Libyan Peace Process

By Karim Mezran

Al Jazeera quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Karim Mezran on possible scenarios for Libya if no political agreement is reached in the near future: 

Libya

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Oct 23, 2015

Alami on the Attack on Aleppo

By Mona Alami

Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Mona Alami writes for Al-Monitor on the battle for Aleppo and its implications for the Syrian government and military:

Syria

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Oct 23, 2015

Itani on Russia and Iran’s Backing of Assad

By Faysal Itani

Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani joins Voice of America’s Encounter to discuss the implications of increased Iranian and Russian backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad:

Syria

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Oct 23, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram and the US Role in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins Secure Freedom Radio to discuss Boko Haram and the US role in regional security and military action in Africa:

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Oct 23, 2015

Polyakova on Russia’s Sphere of Influence

By Alina Polyakova

Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Associate Director Alina Polyakova discusses Russia’s sphere of influence and its attempts to continue to maintain a presence in the economics and politics of countries it perceives to be within its sphere:

Russia

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Oct 23, 2015

Aslund on Upcoming Elections in Ukraine

By Anders Aslund

Agence France-Presse quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Resident Senior Fellow Anders Aslund on how public perceptions of persistent corruption in Ukraine may affect voters’ decisions in the upcoming local elections:

Ukraine

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Oct 23, 2015

Manning: How to Deal with the Great Asian Mystery: North Korea’s Durability

By Robert Manning

Brent Scowcroft Center Resident Senior Fellow Robert Manning writes for Nikkei Asian Review on North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and predictions about the regime’s durability:

Korea

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Oct 23, 2015

Cohen on Turkey’s Relationship with the European Union

By Ariel Cohen

Kyiv Post quotes Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center and Global Energy Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Ariel Cohen on Turkey’s relationship with the European Union and how its relationship compares with Ukraine:

European Union International Organizations