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Three Months Into The Russia-Ukraine War: Four Potential Outcomes

The Russian army’s attack on Ukraine is now in its third month. How might the conflict evolve? Here are four of the most common scenarios and what they would mean for the economy. Scenario 1: Diplomacy Triumphs What is the outlook for diplomacy at a time when Russia continues to …

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Mali’s Military Ejects France, But Faces Serious Challenges

On May 2, 2022, a statement was made by Mali’s military spokesperson Colonel Abdoulaye Maïga on the country’s national television, where he said that Mali was ending the defense accords it had with France, effectively making the presence of French troops in Mali illegal. The statement was written by the …

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Pentagon Announces Deployments To Replace Forces In Europe

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby announced the deployment of U.S. troops to Europe to replace forces ordered there earlier this year. Kirby said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered the deployment of around 10,500 personnel in the coming months to replace Army units ordered to the …

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