This latest spotlight on Nigeria will seek to establish whether the government of President Bola Tinubu has done enough in the last one year to protect Christians in the Middle Belt as well as non-radical Muslim victims, or whether the U.S. should push for stronger action.
U.S. and Iran had signed an MOU in June to end the latest Middle East conflict.
SPECIAL ANALYSIS
Why The US-Iran War Could Erupt Again
The central disagreement appears to concern timing. While Netanyahu is reportedly pushing for stronger action against Iran, Trump has reasons to consider whether diplomatic negotiations should be given additional time. Of critical concern among analysts is that the political calculations surrounding the American midterm elections could influence the timing of any decision. 5 min read
ISRAEL ELECTION
Israel Election: Verdict On A Nation’s Survival
On the ground, the divide is emotional, not ideological. In a poll by N12 at a Mahane Yehuda market, a voter said: "I voted Bibi all my life. But my son has done 300 days in Gaza. I need a leader who knows when to stop." Another in Likud headquarters said: "Eisenkot is a great general, but he will be eaten alive by Iran. Only Netanyahu can stare down America and Iran at the same time." 3 min read
WORLD WATCH
France In Flames Again: What Holds A Nation Together?
Reports out of France say that thousands of people have been arrested, a large percentage of them children. A 15-year-old lost his hand to a police grenade, just as a 16-year-old was shot in the eye with a rubber bullet and 14-year-old had his jaw shattered. 5 min read
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