#Regional

1-In this interview with @France24_en, I spoke to @abdelmassive about Trump's legacy in the Middle East & previewed what a Biden administration might do differently (hint: everything). We cover Syria,
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Some thoughts from a NZ food producer & Ag Trade Envoy perspective on the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Free Trade Agreement (RCEP FTA) with 15 member economies
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The lack of self-awareness from an expert peace processor here is stunning. It is precisely the withholding of funds tied to pay-for-slay & the shifting regional diplomatic architecture that have
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Shiv Sena named after Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was formed in 1966 by Balasaheb Thackeray.The main agenda of the party was pro-Maratha ideology which later transformed to a Hindutva ideology post
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1/ How do economics ideas affect policy-makers? A few thoughts on Minneapolis Fed presidents and macroeconomists in the 1960s to 1980s (trying to sort out some material, so messy, possible
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With the apparent coup in Burma/Myanmar in the news, here's a quick thread on the historiography of the modern U.S.-Burmese relationship. Kenton Clymer's sweeping history of bilateral ties up to
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THREADWhat is the context of the war in Tigray? What has been going on elsewhere in #Ethiopia? Who are the actors in this conflict? Here is a list of resources
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Trump is moving all his chips into winning Wisconsin. He’s way down in the polls—but we’ve seen this movie before. Take nothing for granted. Trump’s here today. Let’s make his
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is still better then Turkey on Government Islamic laws.15 years of Erdogan#ThreadThe person who is not able to implement any Islamic fundamental Law in his own country. Some donkeys
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Yesterday, South Africa hosted a thematic debate during its last presidency month at the UN Security Council, focusing on Security Sector Reform. The discussion was a great initiative for reaffirming
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Gather UK application to join CPTPP is finally about to be announced, not that it was exactly a secret. Economic value limited given distance and existing UK deals, not a
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The Maastricht Treaty was signed by John Major, February 1992, but only ratified in Parliament in September, by Major taking the nuclear step of calling for a Vote of Confidence.
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THREAD: Fun day with Peel Regional Police Const. Bancroft Wright. He returned to Humber (radio grad from way back when) as a guest speaker in our newsroom last fall and
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Okay well, my official "good morning folx"...I was gonna wait to do todays thread, but 8 have a counselling appt soon, and with cPTSD, some days I'm drained afterwards, and
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Gov. Eric Holcomb will soon give his fifth State of the State address, starting in a few minutes.FAIR WARNING: I'll be live-tweeting it, so feel free to mute me for
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A little thread on how Hatem Ali, an icon of contemporary Middle East's drama, broke new grounds both in Syria and in the region. I'll focus on one example, involving
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