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Round Tables
Round Tables are quick-reaction conversations in which a number of scholars discuss a developing event or topic. These discussions aim to distill complex issues by explaining the key facts in short, concise responses.
Georgia’s Democracy Is in Trouble, It’s Time for Closer Engagement
On October 1, 2021, former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili made a surprise return to Tbilisi after spending eight years in exile. Saakashvili fled Georgia in 2012 after his party lost in the election and he was indicted on charges...
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African Visionaries: A Book That Gives Honor to Africa’s Great Minds
First published in German in 2014 by Peter Hammer Verlag of Wuppertal, Germany, Visionare Afrikas was an effort by one of Germany’s preeminent independent publishers to showcase the diversity and complexity of the African continent by giving voice to...
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Israel Moves on from Netanyahu
As always, politics in Israel is never boring. I wanted to dive in and get more clarity on exactly what has happened. ...
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The Challenges Facing Latin America after COVID, Part 2
Dr. Evan Ellis, Latin America Research Professor for the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute, talks to Haverford School headmaster Dr. John Nagl about the challenges and opportunities that will confront the Biden administration in Latin America and...
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The Challenges Facing Latin America after COVID, Part 1
Dr. Evan Ellis, Latin America Research Professor for the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute, talks to Haverford School headmaster Dr. John Nagl about the challenges and opportunities that will confront the incoming Biden administration in Latin America...
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The Abraham Accords: The View from the Gulf
On September 15, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Israel and Bahrain, as well as the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates at the White House to sign normalization agreements, ending the UAE and Bahraini...
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The Legacy of Taiwan’s Lee Teng-hui
On July 30, 2020, former President Lee Teng-hui of Taiwan passed away at the age of 97. He had served as vice president to President Chiang Ching-kuo, the son of Chiang Kai-shek, before becoming president himself. Lee was the...
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Beyond COVID-19, Part 13: Chaos in Hong Kong, A Georgian Anniversary, and Military Moves in Libya
Maia and Aaron are back with us this week! Last week, we took a little detour to discuss the inauguration of President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan. It’s worth a read if you’d like to learn more about Taiwan’s COVID-19...
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Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen Begins Her Second Term amid a Pandemic
On May 20, 2020, President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan began her second term in office. In a more subdued ceremony than is the norm, Tsai took the office of oath, along with new Vice President Lai Ching-te. Her second...
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Beyond COVID-19, Part 12: Taiwan’s International Stock Rises as Turkey’s Falls
Mid-May is upon us. I would like to thank our readers who have loyally read our weekly discussions throughout the pandemic. I hope you all are healthy and safe, and continue to stay the course in staying at home....
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