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Weekly World News Update, August 6, 2014

TODAY we are pleased to provide the “Weekly World News Update” (WWNU) for your review. It is produced by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and shared through the network of the World Affairs Councils of America. The Tennessee WAC is a proud member of the network — the world’s largest grassroots global education effort.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Analysis of the continued conflict in Gaza, Turkey’s upcoming election, relations with Russia, and more. Plus, articles on U.S. foreign policy, communication freedom, global health, and a historical perspective on today’s conflicts.

Continued Tension in Gaza

“Israel, Trapped by Nationalism,” Pankaj Mishra – Bloomberg View, August 3, 2014
“The Hamas Trap: Hidden Labyrinth was Wired for War,” Paul Sheehan – The Sydney Morning Herald, August 4, 2014
“You Learn a Lot Very Quickly in Gaza…,” David Blair – The Telegraph, August 3, 2014
“For Hamas, War in Gaza is a Step Towards the West Bank,” Hussein Ibish – The National, August 2, 2014


What to Expect When Turkey Votes

“Sleepless in Ankara: The Post-Erdogan Government’s Big Challenges,” Sinan Ülgen – National Interest, August 4, 2014


Global Health

“After Ebola,” Michael Specter – The New Yorker, August 1, 2014

 

Cold Tensions Rising

“Beyond Sanctions: What’s the West’s Strategy on Russia?,” Ulrich Speck – Carnegie Europe, August 1, 2014
“The Rise of Putinism,” Fareed Zakaria – The Washington Post, July 31, 2014
“Clashes with Russia Point to Globalization’s End,” Mark Leonard – Reuters, July 30, 2014
“Why Europe Might Balk at Backing Sanctions Against Russia,” Alastair Jamieson and F. Brinley Bruton – NBC News, August 4, 2014


New Separatist War Fears

“New War Risk on Russia Fringes Amid Armenia-Azeri Clashes,” Henry Meyer, Sara Khojoyan and Zulfugar Agayev – Bloomberg, August 4, 2014
“Death Toll Rises in Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict,” Aida Sultanova – ABC News, August 4, 2014


U.S. Foreign Policy Strategies

“A U.S.-Vietnam Alliance? Not So Fast,” Teddy Pham – The Diplomat, August 4, 2014
“Obama Woos African Leaders to Counter Growing Chinese Influence,” Chris McGreal – The Guardian, August 3, 2014


Freedom of Communication?

“Japan: Hate Speech vs. Free Speech,” Kyla Ryan – The Diplomat, August 4, 2014
“Breaking Through China’s Great Firewall,” Kevin Holden – The Diplomat, July 30, 2014

 

Reflecting on Today’s Conflicts

“The Dirty Little Wars of 2014 Go Back 100 Years,” Timothy Garton Ash – The Globe and Mail, August 1, 2014

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