February | 2024 | Watching America

Mexico: Mexico, Guatemala, the US and Migration

Tom Walker - February 29, 2024. Published in La jornada

[W]hat is driving mass migration is the lack of prospects for rural populations, young people and vulnerable groups.

South Korea: Private Moon Landing Finally Ushers in Era of Humanity’s ‘Space Economy’

Krystal Endo - February 29, 2024. Published in Chosun Ilbo

Spain: Trump Back in the White House: an Abyss between the US, Europe and China

Lalatendu Das - February 29, 2024. Published in El Pais

Trump seems to command the majority of 'ordinary workers' in the United States.

Ukraine: Europe Must Rearm Now

Lalatendu Das - February 29, 2024. Published in The Kyiv Independent

Japan: Leading Nippon Steel’s Acquisition of US Steel to Success

Robin Koerner - February 27, 2024. Published in Nikkei

[T]his restructuring could positively affect the U.S. financially and become a symbol of industrial collaboration between Japan and the U.S.

Mexico: Immigration and the ‘Silly Season’

Stephen Routledge - February 27, 2024. Published in El Heraldo de Mexico

The crackdown by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to deal with the influx of migrants across the Mexican border has the open support of the Republicans and the U.S. right[.]

Germany: Thank Goodness Haley Is Still Raining on Trump’s Parade

Anna Wright - February 27, 2024. Published in Süddeutsche Zeitung

Haley’s campaign started to get tough with Trump far too late.

Ethiopia: Impact of Red Sea Crisis on Africa – Red Flag or Red Herring?

Lalatendu Das - February 27, 2024. Published in The Reporter

Egypt, arguably most affected by Houthi attacks, may be pressured to assist the U.S. and U.K. diplomatically.

Jordan: The Global Impact of Interconnected Local Conflicts

Lalatendu Das - February 27, 2024. Published in The Jordan Times

The conflict in Yemen's Red Sea region presents a microcosm of broader geopolitical dynamics.

France: Preventing Further Carnage in Gaza

Lalatendu Das - February 27, 2024. Published in Le Monde

It's hard to find any consistency in Washington.

U.K.: The Guardian View on Ukraine, 2 Years on: Exhaustion at Home, Fatigue Abroad, but the Fight Continues

Lalatendu Das - February 27, 2024. Published in The Guardian

Europe and the U.S. must make good on their commitments to ensure that Kyiv has the aid it needs to continue.

China: US Homeland Security Secretary Impeachment Highlights Increased Political Infighting

Robin Koerner - February 26, 2024. Published in Guangming Daily

The Democratic Party will challenge the impeachment, making it difficult for both parties to find compromise.

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