August 1, 2018

Weekly World News Update

Pakistan’s Future with Imran Khan; Trump, Rouhani Go Round and Round; Zimbabwe’s First Post-Mugabe Election; NATO’s Struggles; Iraqi Crises; U.S.-Mexico Relations Under Strain

Quote of the Week

"I think Trump and Imran Khan would get along fine if they get the chance…Each country resents its ongoing dependence on the other, but ultimately, the U.S. and Pakistan need to find ways to cooperate despite deep mistrust.” 

-- Vikram Singh, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress and former top State and Defense Department official in the Obama administration, quoted in a New York Times article Tuesday.

Pakistan’s Future with Imran Khan

“After a Volatile Election Season, What Now for Pakistan?” Moeed Yusuf and Colin Cookman -- United States Institute of Peace, July 26, 2018

“What Does Imran Khan’s Victory Mean?” Michael Kugelman -- Wilson Center, July 27, 2018

“A Glimpse of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan?” Alyssa Ayres -- Asia Unbound, July 26, 2018

“Imran Khan Can’t Fix Pakistan’s Foreign Policy” Mehreen Zahra-Malik -- Foreign Policy, July 24, 2018

“Real Power Over Pakistan’s Regional Policies Will Continue to Rest With the Military” Farzana Shaikh -- Chatham House, July 27, 2018

Trump, Rouhani Go Round and Round

“What Exactly Is the U.S. Policy Toward Iran?” Faysal Itani -- Atlantic Council, July 25, 2018

“Trump Says He Would Meet with Iranian Leader, but Iran Rules It Out” Michael Shear and Rick Gladstone -- New York Times, July 30, 2018

“Iranian Interior Minister Says Trump Is Not Trustworthy Enough for Talks” Bozorgmehr Sharafedin -- CNBC, July 31, 2018

“How Can We Stop Iran’s Space Program Threatening the West?” Michael Elleman -- International Institute for Strategic Studies, July 31, 2018

Zimbabwe’s First Post-Mugabe Election

“The Zimbabwe Election Isn’t Just About Who Wins, But How It’s Won” Wilf Mbanga -- The Guardian, July 29, 2018

“Robert Mugabe Has Added Some Uncertainty to Zimbabwe’s First Election Without Him” Tawanda Karombo -- Quartz Media, July 30, 2018

“What Is at Stake in Zimbabwe’s Election?” J.M. Harare -- The Economist, July 30, 2018

“The Zimbabwe Election and Mnangagwa’s Charm Offensive” John Campbell -- Council on Foreign Relations, July 31, 2018

NATO’s Struggles

“5 Things About NATO People Too Often Misunderstand” Stephen M. Walt -- Business Insider, July 28, 2018

"How Trump Can Defend U.S., NATO, and Ukraine from Russian Aggression” Michael B. Mukasey -- Atlantic Council, July 30, 2018

“NATO’s Purpose Is to Ensure We Don’t Have to Defend Montenegro” Marc A. Thiessen -- Washington Post, July 31, 2018

Iraqi Crises

“Iraq’s Paramilitary Groups: The Challenge of Rebuilding a Functioning State” Editorial Board -- International Crisis Group, July 30, 2018

“Shias in Southern Iraq Are Fed Up With the Government” Editorial Board -- The Economist, July 26, 2018

“After Protests, Iraq’s Leader Suspends Electricity Minister Over Blackouts” -- Associated Press and Reuters (NYT), July 29, 2018

U.S.-Mexico Ties Under Pressure

“The Coming U.S.-Mexico Blow-Up” Shannon K. O’Neil -- Council on Foreign Relations, July 30, 2018

“The U.S. Should Work With Mexico to Stem Central American Migration” Dan Crenshaw -- National Review, July 30, 2018