Regions – Page 3477 – Prologue Journal

Another Generation of Riots in France, as Seen From Clichy-Sous-Bois

New York Times France spent billions of euros to revive poor areas after the protests that ignited in Clichy-sous-Bois in 2005. Amid another outpouring of rage, people want to know what went wrong. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/this-paris-suburb-burned-before-has-anything-changed.html

NATO Tries to Remember What It Means to Fight a European War

New York Times Supporting Ukraine and clarifying its relationship with the alliance will be a dominant theme at an upcoming summit. But NATO’s efforts to strengthen its own defenses along its eastern flank will also be key. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/nato-germany-lithuania-russia-ukraine-war.html

As Asia embraces Thailand’s ‘T-wave’, is the tide turning against K-pop?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some fans of K-pop are turning to Thai music and dramas, lured by creative plot lines, ‘less repetitive’ songs, and the ‘more well-rounded’ talent. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3226949/asia-embraces-thailands-t-wave-tide-turning-against-k-pop?utm_source=rss_feed

South China Sea: ‘neutral’ Vietnam hedges against Beijing as US, Japan, India, South Korea seek to woo it militarily

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea, Vietnam’s ‘No 1 priority’ is maintaining stable bilateral ties, analysts say. But that hasn’t stopped Hanoi hedging its bets via some ‘diplomatic balancing’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3226953/south-china-sea-neutral-vietnam-hedges-against-beijing-us-japan-india-south-korea-seek-woo-it?utm_source=rss_feed

2nd Negev Forum: Morocco will only host the forum with the promise and practice of peace

Jerusalem Post There was an expectation in the Arab World that large-scale settlement expansion in, and rampant annexation of, the West Bank were to be stopped after the first Abraham Accords. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/abraham-accords/article-749307

Clashes reported as protesters rally against Israel’s extremist cabinet for 27th week

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Tens of thousands hold protests against Israel’s far-right cabinet’s policies for the 27th week. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/08/706710/Palestine-Israel-protest-judicial-overhaul

What You Need to Know About the Dutch Government Collapse

New York Times The coalition parties couldn’t come to an agreement on the country’s migration policy. What were they fighting over and what comes next? https://www.nytimes.com/article/netherlands-government-collapse-explained-mark-rutte.html

‘Cycle of violence has to end’: EU envoy slams Israel’s deadly Jenin raid

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The EU representative to the Palestinian territories has censured Israel in connection with the deadly Jenin raid. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/08/706695/EU-envoy-Israel-Jenin

Collapse of Dutch Government Highlights Europe’s New Migration Politics

New York Times Prime Minister Mark Rutte resigned after his coalition partners rejected his tough new line on refugees, favoring his own political future, critics say, over compromise. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/08/world/europe/netherlands-refugees-government-collapse.html

Erdogan Says Ukraine ‘Deserves NATO Membership’

New York Times The Turkish president also said he would work to help extend the Black Sea grain deal for longer intervals after meeting with Ukraine’s leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/07/world/europe/erdogan-zelensky-nato.html