Thinking Global Podcast – Dov Waxman
Dov Waxman speaks about the unfolding violence in Israel and Gaza, framing the phenomenon, the status of Palestinian refugees, causal factors, likely outcomes, and more.
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Russia says drones targeting Moscow downed as Ukraine city hit
Moscow (AFP) – Two Ukrainian combat drones headed for Moscow were shot down Wednesday in the latest targeting of the capital this week, Russian officials said, while Ukraine said a strike killed two people in the southern frontline city of Zaporizhzhi…
Russia strikes Ukraine blood center, aeronautics group: Zelensky
KYIV — Moscow escalated its attacks in Ukraine on Saturday, with President Volodymyr Zelensky denouncing a deadly strike on a blood transfusion center as a “war crime”. A separate strike struck a key factory, both attacks coming just hours after Kyiv …
Kyiv drone strikes Crimea munitions depot as attacks escalate
Moscow (AFP) – A Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea Saturday blew up an ammunition depot, sparking evacuations on the Moscow-annexed peninsula just five days after drones damaged Russia’s symbolic bridge across the Kerch Strait. Late on Saturday, Belaru…
Why Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Fears Are Just as Relevant Today
Christopher Nolan’s new film offers a chance to reinvigorate public debate about the decades-old threat of nuclear catastrophe.
Blast on Vital Bridge Linking Russia to Moscow-Annexed Crimea Leaves 2 Dead. Here’s What to Know
The Kerch Bridge is a conspicuous symbol of Moscow’s claims on Crimea and an essential land link to the peninsula.
Kyiv reports ‘intensified’ combat as Putin says counteroffensive failing
KYIV — Ukraine on Sunday said fighting had “intensified” on the eastern front as Russian President Vladimir Putin deemed Kyiv’s counteroffensive a failure. Putin is yet to decide if Russia will renew the grain deal — expiring late Monday — that allo…
Why NATO’s Growing Interest in Asia Is a Mistake
A newfound focus on China’s growing power in the Asia-Pacific could distract NATO from the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky hails ‘brave’ Ukraine on 500th day of war
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) – President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed “brave” Ukraine on the 500th day of Russia’s invasion on Saturday, as the war’s toll mounted with eight deaths reported in Russian rocket fire. Zelensky published on social media an undated vi…
As Israel Ends Its Largest Raid on the West Bank in 20 Years, Palestinians Grapple With Destruction
Residents of the Jenin refugee camp emerged as Israel’s two-day raid ended to find piles of rubble and flattened or scorched cars.