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Turmoil in South Korea, French Government Collapses, Syrian Rebels Reignite Conflict, and More

Turmoil in South Korea, French Government Collapses, Syrian Rebels Reignite Conflict, and More

Update: 2024-12-05
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Impeachment looms for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose declaration of martial law spurred mass protests; French lawmakers passed the first no-confidence vote in more than sixty years, as the country is set to mark the the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral; Syrian rebels continue a surprise offensive against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime after seizing the cities of Aleppo and Hama; and U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs on BRICS nations.


 


Mentioned on the Podcast


 


Steven A. Cook, “What Syria’s Revived Civil War Means for the Region,” CFR.org


 


John Deluray, “Martial Law in South Korea,” CFR.org


 


Sarah Jeong, “Six Hours Under Martial Law in Seoul,” The Verge


 


Brad W. Setser, X


 


For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/turmoil-south-korea-french-government-collapses-syrian-rebels-reignite-conflict-and-more 

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Turmoil in South Korea, French Government Collapses, Syrian Rebels Reignite Conflict, and More

Turmoil in South Korea, French Government Collapses, Syrian Rebels Reignite Conflict, and More

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