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The Far Right Lost Power in Italy Two Months Ago. So Why Are Migrant Rescue Boats Still Being Refused Entry? Matteo Salvini

The Far Right Lost Power in Italy Two Months Ago. So Why Are Migrant Rescue Boats Still Being Refused Entry?

In late August, Italys anti-migrant Interior Minister Matteo Salvini was ousted after his ruling coalition collapsed, bringing a symbolic end to a government whose signature policy was closing Italys ports to ships carrying rescued migrants. But two months on…
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October 29, 2019
China wants state media to peddle its “soft power” in Africa, but tech platforms are a better bet Belt and Road

China wants state media to peddle its “soft power” in Africa, but tech platforms are a better bet

Chinas increasing state-backed media presence in Africa has stoked fears among Western observers. But current evidence shows the plan to increase Chinese soft power through official outlets who portray the Asian giant in a positive light has had limited impac…
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October 29, 2019
Diaspora affairs Jerusalem Controversy

Diaspora affairs

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now the Diaspora affairs minister, a position that has been open since June when Naftali Bennett left the role. The ministry is the fourth that Netanyahu now controls, joining the Defense, Health and Social Affairs ministr…
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October 29, 2019