Prologue Journal – Page 100 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

From competition to interior secretary: Trump picks Burgum

Jerusalem Post Burgum, 68, has portrayed himself as a traditional, business-minded conservative. He ran against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination before quitting https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-829313

Israeli man enters West Bank, rescued in Abu Dis after clashes break out

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829312

A Whole New Ballgame

New York Times What soccer, a recent foray into coaching and years of writing this newsletter taught our columnist about the game, and himself. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/soccer-rory-smith.html

Opposition in Abkhazia demands early presidential election

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. A Central Election Commission official has told TASS that if the president agrees to resign today, an early election should be held within three months https://tass.com/world/1873091

Captain of Taiwanese fishing vessel detained in China released

Taipei, Nov. 15 (CNA) The captain of a Taiwanese fishing vessel detained by the Chinese authorities for more than four months was released Friday after paying a fine, bringing an end to the incident caused by illegal fishing. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202411150018

German chancellor calls for peace talks with Ukraine in phone call with Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Olaf Scholz also highlighted “Germany’s unwavering determination” to support Kiev “for as long as it takes” https://tass.com/world/1873083

Scholz, Putin agree to maintain contact — source in German cabinet

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Scholz expressed concern over reports about the alleged deployment of North Korean servicemen to Russia https://tass.com/politics/1873069

Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion

New York Times Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/world/europe/israel-gaza-war-europe.html

Russian Oil Refineries Risk Closure Amid Mounting Losses – Reuters

Moscow Times “We expect that the actual [plant] closures may take place at the beginning of next year,” an anonymous source familiar with the matter told Reuters. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/11/15/russian-oil-refineries-risk-closure-amid-mounting-losses-reuters-a87028

Lavrov holds talks with Egyptian counterpart — foreign ministry spokeswoman

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Maria Zakharova, on Friday, the minister “has already met with the Egyptian foreign ministers and with Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Saad Hariri” https://tass.com/politics/1873063