FOCUS on Strongmen: Vladimir Putin of Russia
Julia Nicolls Staff Writer The Russian oligarch, Vladimir Putin, is known for assassinating journalists and money laundering in offshore
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December 2018
Focus on Strongmen: Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia
Following the death of King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz in 2015, bin Salman’s father ascended to the throne. The face of Saudi Arabia has drastically changed over the course of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) leadership.
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Focus on Strongmen: Paul Kagame of Rwanda
Paul Kagame, the current president of Rwanda, runs one of the most repressive regimes in Africa, complete with secret police, censorship of the press, and complete political control with no meaningful opposition party.
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FOCUS on Strongmen: Brazil’s Jair Bolorano
Brazil, Latin America’s largest nation, experienced a radical shift in democracy as far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro won the election.
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North Korean Soldier Defects to South, Drawing International Speculation
On Saturday November 30, South Korean forces recovered a fleeing North Korean solider just south of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the first reported incidence of Northern defection in almost a year.
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Former President George H.W. Bush Dies at 94
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush passed away at the age of 94.
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Heightened tensions overshadow G20
The annual meeting of the world’s major economies took place this past week against the backdrop of mounting tensions across the globe.
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South Sudan: Attempting to Feed Your Family could Get You Hurt
South Sudan is entering its 6th year of conflict and its civilians are facing the brutal consequences of ethnic unrest.
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American Missionary Murdered on Remote Indian Island by Isolated Tribe
On November 17, John Allen Chau, a 27 year-old missionary from Washington State was killed by the enigmatic inhabitants of the island of North Sentinel in the Bay of Bengal.
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