Arming Ukraine, Abortion Rights on the Ballot, and More

April 7, 2023

Ukraine soldiers receive tanks aided by Poland and the Czech Republic

Arming Ukraine without crossing Russia’s red lines

The United States and its NATO allies have tried to provide Ukraine with the weapons it needs without sparking additional conflict with Russia. Steven Pifer explains how this balancing act has played out so far and how the West can send more arms in a sensible way.

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz celebrates alongside Wisconsin Supreme Court Judges Rebecca Dallet and Ann Walsh Bradley

The right to abortion will be secured before the end of the decade

“When the right to choose an abortion is on the ballot, it wins. And it will keep winning for the rest of the decade until the right to abortion is secured state by state in all but the deepest red states and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision is rendered moot,” argues Elaine Kamarck.

Bola Tinubu waits to receive his certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission

Listen: Was Nigeria’s presidential election fair?

Nigeria recently held a highly competitive and consequential presidential election. On the latest episode of the Foresight Africa podcast, Kasirim Nwuke joins Aloysius Uche Ordu to examine the key dynamics before the contest, the official results, claims of fraud, and ongoing court challenges.

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