Syracuse University International Relations Program

03/02/2020

Israel is holding its third election in less than a year today. Learn more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israel-election-netanyahu-gantz/2020/03/02/24f1aeee-5993-11ea-8efd-0f904bdd8057_story.htmltoday.

01/30/2020

To stay up-to-date on the coronavirus check out The New York Times live updates:

The World Health Organization will decide today whether to declare the epidemic an international public health emergency. Chinese officials say 170 people have died.

01/23/2020

Today in a unanimous vote, the International Court of Justice ruled that Myanmar must take emergency measures to prevent violence against the Rohingya Muslims:

The ruling at the top United Nations court is the first international reckoning for Myanmar over its alleged atrocities against its Rohingya Muslim minority.

11/18/2019

Protests have erupted in Iran over the past few days after a large increase in petrol prices:

Anger over sharp hike in petrol price and rationing scheme sparks demonstrations in oil-rich Iran.

11/12/2019

Over the weekend, Bolivia's President Evo Morales resigned in the face of protests, and the country currently has no leader. Read more about these events here:

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Linda Farthing, a journalist and researcher based in La Paz, Bolivia, about the resignation of President Evo Morales.

11/04/2019

A public health emergency has been declared in New Delhi because of extreme pollution. Read more here: bhttps://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/04/india/delhi-india-smog-pollution-intl-hnk/index.html

Residents of India's capital are set to suffer record-levels of smog for at least a week, even as the local government puts in place emergency measures to try and tackle New Delhi's heavily polluted air.

10/25/2019

Last week protests against the government broke out in Lebanon. These have grown to become the largest protests in the country since it achieved independence in 1943. Read more about these events here:

Lebanon’s protests, the largest since its independence, have moved from fury over the economy and corruption to demands for a new political system.

10/07/2019

Read about a major development in US policy regarding Syria here: https://www.npr.org/2019/10/07/767777899/in-major-policy-shift-u-s-will-stand-aside-as-turkish-forces-extend-reach-in-syr

This BBC article provides additional information about reactions to this announcement and Turkey's plans: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-49960973

A White House statement late Sunday said Turkey would soon go ahead with a military operation in the country's Kurdish-dominated north and that U.S. forces "will no longer be in the immediate area."

09/27/2019

In June, protests erupted in Hong Kong after the government decided to allow extraditions to mainland China. The protests have continued and do not show signs of slowing. If you're interested in learning more about this situation, this Washington Post article provides a good overview:

Hong Kong's demonstrations and demands have been shaped week by week. Another pivotal moment could come Tuesday as counterpoint to celebrations in Beijing.

09/23/2019

For anyone interested in climate issues, the Washington Post is livestreaming the United Nations 2019 Climate Summit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhepNp96wGU

To learn more about the Climate Summit visit the UN's website: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/

Global climate activists, including Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, participate in the United Nations 2019 Climate Action Summit, ahead of the annual United...

09/17/2019

On Saturday, one of Saudi Arabia's major oil processing plants was attacked. Read more about these attacks and potential U.S. responses here:

So far, attacks attributed to Iran haven’t resulted in a military confrontation with the United States.

09/13/2019

An interesting article for those interested in Brexit and how it might affect Northern Ireland:

Though he denies it, the British prime minister may well leave Northern Ireland inside the European customs union to get a withdrawal deal.