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Israel is facing real consequences over Gaza annexation plans
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Israel is facing real consequences over Gaza annexation plans

Since the onset of its war in Gaza, Israel has operated without meaningful consequences. In this week’s Quick Take, Ian Bremmer explains how that may be changing. Pressure from the UAE, Trump, and European governments could force Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rethink unilateral strategies.

A ship passes through the Panama Canal's Culebra Cut, heading northbound for the Caribbean, Dec 30. The Canal, built and operated by the United States, will transfer to Panamanian control at a noon ceremony on December 31.
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Trump talks of taking the Panama Canal - and jokes about Elon Musk

The President-elect is also making waves for saying that the United States must "retake" control of the Panama Canal.

A view shows graves of killed Ukrainian defenders, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a cemetery in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 31, 2023.
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Hard Numbers … after a year of war in Ukraine

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has verified 18,955 Ukrainian civilian casualties (7,199 killed, including 438 children), though it believes the actual numbers are higher.

Photo composite of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping
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What We’re Watching: China’s budding diplomacy, Biden’s border control, Russia’s big plans

What’s next for Russia & China?; Biden’s tough new move on immigration; Russia looks beyond Ukraine?

A supporter of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reacts as people gather after polling stations were closed in the presidential election in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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What We're Watching: Brazilian runoff, Burkina Faso coup 2.0, Ukraine's response to Russian annexations

Lula's bittersweet victory, coups & counter-coups in Burkina Faso, Ukraine won't give up

What We're Watching: Draghi's dilemma, Russian annexation plans, two-way race for British PM
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What We're Watching: Draghi's departure, Russian annexation plans, two-way race for British PM

Draghi gets his confidence, but it’s not enough; Russia wants more of Ukraine; UK prime minister race narrows to two

What We're Watching: Mali's protests, Israel's annexation, Poland's election
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What We're Watching: Mali's protests, Israel's annexation, Poland's election