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Trend Lines

With in-depth interviews with experts and leading policymakers, Trend Lines brings World Politics Review's uncompromising analysis of international affairs to the world of podcasts.

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The War in Ukraine Is Changing How We Think of Drones and UAVs

The War in Ukraine Is Changing How We Think of Drones and UAVs

The war in Ukraine has led to a fundamental shift in public perceptions of the military utility of drones. Until now, mo... Read more

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Turkey’s Contentious Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics

Turkey’s Contentious Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics

Turkey is nominally a close military and political ally of the United States and other NATO countries, as well as an imp... Read more

3 Jun 2022

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