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Today, Jess, Morgan, and Martha discuss the upcoming EU Parliament elections where up to 450 million people from 27 member states will elect roughly 700 parliamentary members in the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. These elections have the power to shape the EU amid the conflict in Ukraine, rise of support for right-wing politics, and many questioning the very purpose of the European Union.
What does this upcoming election show about the health of the EU’s unity? How much concern should there be over support for far-right parties? How are China and Russia interfering in European affairs?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.
Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!
https://apnews.com/article/eu-elections-extreme-right-climate-defense-97c6818f5b6bc12395d714021413dc32
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/09/what-are-the-eu-elections-and-why-do-they-matter
https://apnews.com/article/germany-election-violence-eu-4d09d90a6cc380aacf62ca4a69af1a64
https://www.gmfus.org/news/whats-stake-eu-elections-ukraine-aid 
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Today, Jess, Morgan, and Les discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Europe where he is visiting three countries: France, Serbia, and Hungary.  On Monday, Xi met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss China’s unfair trade practices and China’s ongoing support for Russia, before receiving a warmer welcome in the two Eastern European countries.
Does Europe have the leverage needed to change China’s policies? Does Xi’s tour impact U.S.-EU relations? Can Europe provide a unified front when it comes to the continent’s foreign policy interests?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.
Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!
https://www.wsj.com/world/chinas-xi-shouldnt-expect-an-easy-ride-in-europe-this-time-6a37e9db 
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/world/europe/xi-macron-europe-trade-war.html 
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/05/07/china-wants-to-divide-and-conquer-europe/ 
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/world/europe/xi-serbia-hungary-europe.html
https://www.economist.com/china/2024/05/06/visiting-europe-xi-jinping-brings-up-an-old-grievance 
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Today Morgan, Les, Bishop, and Andy discuss the recent rocket attack by Hamas on the Kerem Shalom border crossing in Gaza - the main entry point of humanitarian aid. This attack comes as the Biden administration reportedly withheld an ammunition shipment to Israel, and in Cairo, ceasefire and hostage negotiations are ongoing. 
Does withholding the ammunition shipment demonstrate a change in policy by the Biden administration? Will this attack impede negotiations to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal? How is the November presidential election impacting the Biden administration's policy on Israel?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.
Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-799923
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/hamas-attacks-israel-gaza-border-crossing-cease-fire-talks-continue/ 
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-claims-responsibility-attack-israel-gaza-border-crossing-casualties-2024-05-05/ 
https://www.axios.com/2024/05/05/israel-us-ammunition-shipment-hold 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/05/03/us-qatar-hamas-hostages-ceasefire/ 
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Today Les, Morgan, Bishop, and Andy discussed the recent elections in the Solomon Islands in which former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele was elected as Prime Minister. The now-Prime Minister Manele is widely expected to continue the Solomon Islands’ shift toward closer ties with China which has included the derecognition of Taiwan and increasing security and policing ties. 
Why do the Solomon Islands matter geopolitically?  How has the Biden administration handled the increasing influence of China in the Indo-Pacific?  How can the United States increase its influence with the Pacific Small Island States?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.
Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!
https://apnews.com/article/solomon-islands-prime-minister-jeremiah-manale-fcf911d376d56f9ee8d235fb885c9bc6 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/01/solomon-islands-election-china/ 
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/what-to-expect-from-the-solomon-islands-new-prime-minister-on-china-the-west-and-more/ 
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Today Jamil, Les, Morgan, and Bishop discussed the rash of nationwide campus protests against the Israel-Hamas War, focusing on Columbia University where over 100 students were arrested after occupying a building. They also discuss rumors of arrest warrants aimed at Israeli officials from the International Criminal Court and potential U.S. responses.
What effect, if any, will the pressure from college campuses and international courts have on Israeli war policy and the U.S. role in the conflict?  What can (and should) Congress do if the ICC acts?  What’s likely next in the courts and on campus?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.
Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinian-campus-student-protests-war-19ed919ff6ff9573a8add4ec67e26181 
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/what-is-behind-pro-palestinian-protests-us-universities-2024-04-23/
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/april-29-campus-protest-antiemitism-israel-us-columbi 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/30/columbia-university-protests-palestine-news/ 
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/28/world/middleeast/netanyahu-icc-arrest-warrants-israel-hamas.html 
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-international-criminal-court-hague-palestinians-1f683a6e2e150d91c415eb1d0a19a44d 
https://www.axios.com/2024/04/29/icc-congress-netanyahu-israel-gaza 
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Today, Jamil, Jess, and Morgan discuss the United States’ decision to begin pulling troops out of Chad and Niger after deteriorating relations with the couped states resulted in demands for U.S. troops to leave. Chad and Niger, have been key U.S. bases against terrorism in the region including Boko Haram, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, ISIS, and affiliated groups.
Should the U.S. reprioritize Africa?  Why does having bases in these countries matter for U.S. national security?  Will the United States be able to negotiate with the Chadian government after their elections?
Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.
Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/chad-us-troop-withdrawal.html 
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/15/niger-us-africa-policy-sahel-coup-military-democracy/ 
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4623555-us-troops-chad-niger/
https://apnews.com/article/niger-chad-troops-coup-withdrawal-ebb05de095e3abbb08c8a1207e5cf014 
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