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Celebrating democracy seems like a good idea. Further, President Biden and his team have been actively supporting democracy worldwide since they took office. But that doesn't mean hosting a democracy summit is a great idea. Because a lot of difficult questions are raised. Like who thinks they're a democracy but really isn't? What do you do with wannabe authoritarians like Netanyahu, Modi & Lopez Obrador? And what long term results can come from these summits. We discuss with Kori Schake, Rosa Brooks and Ed Luce. Join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of DSR, we speak with Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass) about a wide range of recent events. From the shooting in Nashville and why Congress remains inert in its response to the gun threat to his views on continuing U.S. security concerns in the Middle East in light of his service during the Iraq War as a U.S. Marine officer. We also discuss China and how we can address the threats it poses while avoiding a new Cold War. Don't miss this thoughtful and timely discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of DSR, former diplomat and advisor to Israeli leaders Alon Pinkas provides an insight from Israel into that country's current democracy crisis. He provides insights into the state of affairs at the moment and why the crisis that has brought hundreds of thousands of Israelis into the streets is far from over. He also discusses why this unprecedented Israeli drama is so directly relevant to the United States. Join Pinkas and host David Rothkopf for this in-depth and timely conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: August 18, 2022 The legal woes are mounting for Trump and his associates around the country. To analyze the latest legal news and its impact on the political landscape, David talks with Steve Vladeck of the University of Texas and Mara Rudman of the Center for American Progress. What can we expect now that the search of Mar-a-Lago is in the rearview mirror? Is Fulton County the most likely place for justice to find Donald Trump? Do voters care about any of this? David, Steve, and Mara discuss during this jam-packed episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: July 22, 2022 The last January 6th committee hearing of the summer was held last night. David and Kavita brokedown what the hearing said and what work the committee has left to do in order to fulfill their mission with an all-star group of guests including E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post, Norm Eisen of the Brookings Institution, and former U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal. What surprised them about the hearing? What are the gaps that the committee still needs to fill? What could future hearings look like? Find out in this vital conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Grant says goodbye for now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump promised that he would get arrested this week but that hasn't happened (yet). David talked with Dahlia Lithwick of Slate and Allison Gill of The Daily Beans about the status of the various cases against Trump. Is Trump headed to jail soon? Are we talking about all the cases wrong? Find out the answers to these questions and the future of justice during this engaging conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Weiss discusses the strategic importance of Bakhmut and the large Ukrainian military strategy with Mykola Bielieskov, Research Fellow at National Institute for Strategic Studies under UA President/senior analyst at Come Back Alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Israel ratifies law limiting conditions for a Netanyahu removal Anger at Macron mounts as French unions hold new protests Rahul Gandhi: India's Congress leader sentenced to jail for Modi 'thieves' remark Spain's PM Sanchez survives no-confidence vote Canada lawmaker resigns from government over China charge Ethiopian Parliament removes rebel Tigray party from terror list End to Taiwan ties nears as Honduras foreign minister goes to China 2 escape jail and go to IHOP, where patrons report them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hope you enjoy this episode from our friends at the None of the Above Podcast We recently marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Many are wondering: how does this seemingly intractable conflict end? On Friday, the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Vladimir Putin’s arrest. On Monday, Putin and Xi Jinping met to discuss China’s peace proposal for Ukraine. The United States and its allies in Europe continue to support Ukraine’s defense with military assistance and aid. Will any of this finally put an end to the war? This week, the Eurasia Group Foundation’s Mark Hannah sits down with perhaps the best positioned person to answer this question: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley. They dive into the causes of and potential ways to end the war, and also discuss: the prospect of US-China conflict, the technology shaping the future of war, and the national security risk posed by sharks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a historic visit to Moscow this week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. David sat down with Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, and Angela Stent of the Brookings Institution to discuss what this means for the war in Ukraine. What is the relationship like between China and Russia? How are other countries in East Asia responding? What should we expect moving forward? Find out the answers to these and other pressing issues during this timely discussion. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: UN warns against 'vampiric' global water use Ukraine, IMF agree on $15.6 billion loan package Uganda's parliament passes tough new anti-LGBTQ bill Algerian president says Morocco ties reach ‘point of no return’ Mexican president calls U.S. State Department 'liars' after rights report UK inflation makes unexpected comeback, jumps to 10.4 percent US to announce more sanctions against Myanmar junta: State Department official Mysterious Minion sculptures appearing in small Australian town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's politicians have become more hawkish on China but is that the only path forward? David Rothkopf debates this issue with Dmitri Alperovitch of the Silverado Policy Accelerator and Josh Rogin of the Washington Post. Is China willing to compete and cooperate? How does Taiwan play into all of this? Can America not tilt completely into a militaristic framing of the competition? Find out during this argumentative conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Grant and Zoe talk with Charles Dunst about his new book "Defeating The Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail In The Age Of The Strongman". Can democracies actually learn something from dictators? Are people more interested in economic well being or social ax-grinding? Find out during this exciting conversation. In our final segment Charles recommends The Cairo Trilogy: Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, Sugar Street, Grant rants about the breakability of stress balls, and Zoe discusses the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin praised by China's Xi on visit to Moscow US denounces as cover for war crimes Ukraine updates: EU agrees €2 billion ammo plan for Kyiv Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida makes surprise visit to Ukraine Zhao Weiguo: Chinese regulator accuses chip tycoon of corruption Macron narrowly survives crucial no-confidence votes in parliament Blinken, days after visit, finds 'war crimes' in Ethiopia Venezuela’s powerful oil tsar resigns amid corruption inquiry Man uses Times Square billboard to propose to his girlfriend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin to host ally Xi in Russia as Ukraine war rages Central banks take swift action to keep cash flowing amid investor fears Court cancels Imran Khan’s arrest warrant after clashes in Pakistan capital 20 years on, was removing Saddam Hussein worth the war in Iraq? Credit Suisse, UBS shares plunge after takeover announcement Australia: Rush to clear millions of dead fish jamming river Tear gas, arrests as Kenya opposition stages protests Louisiana works out deal for family to keep pet nutria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: February 21, 2018 America's problems extend far beyond Russiagate. In fact, they extend far beyond porn stars and having half the cabinet under investigation, failures in Puerto Rico and near nuclear war with North Korea. They include unprecedented levels of overt corruption in the White House...but perhaps worse for a system that depends on checks and balances, they go further to the fact that no one in Congress seeks to call out or stop that corruption. Or gun violence. Or the war on science. Or financial recklessness. Or any of the other ills that currently plague the U.S. How did we get here? Who's to blame? What's to be done? Tune in to find out. Or at least for therapeutic purposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: May 17, 2021 The Biden Administration is working hard to maintain a fairly traditional front for US-Israel relations during the current crisis. Which is to say they are essentially following the playbook the Obama Administration would have followed (Trump's bromance with Bibi was an outlier). But times are changing, the views of Democrats are changing, the generational outlook is changing, and don't forget Bibi's bromance with Trump which did not help matters. We discuss what could trigger a change with former top Israeli diplomat and foreign policy specialist Alon Pinkas, the American Enterprise Institute's Kori Schake and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law School. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed in spectacular fashion last week but the Biden administration stepped in to save its depositors. Was that the right thing to do and what can prevent things like this happening in the future? Norm and Kavita discuss during this thoughtful conversation. Members get a bonus conversation about Ron DeSantis and his views about the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Poland to send four Soviet-era jets to Ukraine in coming days China's Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week New Data Links Pandemic’s Origins to Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market Macron uses special powers to force through plan to raise pension age North Korea confirms fired ICBM, says it was Hwasong-17 Libya eastern army claims tons of missing uranium recovered Officials say 21 workers killed at coal mine in Colombia Border Patrol finds $67,830 of gold in package valued at $125 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a panoply of threats facing the United States and our allies from around the globe. In this episode, we focus on two of them. In the first segment, David talks with Charles Edel of CSIS about AUKUS and broad U.S.-Australia issues. What actually is the AUKUS deal? Will it have an impact on the security situation in the Indo-pacific? Is Australia a more important ally than the United Kingdom? All these questions and more answered in this vital conversation. Members get treated to a second one-on-one between David and Michael Weiss of Yahoo News and the latest DSR Network Podcast "Foreign Office" about the Russian plot against Moldova. Become a member today to get access to that conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Japan ends export curbs on South Korea as relations thaw Pakistani court extends pause in arresting ex-premier Khan Protests resume in Israel after Netanyahu rejects compromise Tonnes of uranium gone missing from Libya site, UN says Dutch pro-farmers party wins big in provincial elections U.S. court sentences Mexican ex-governor to nine years for money laundering South Korea’s Yoon hints at keeping cap on weekly working hours below 60 Italian’s espresso machine a hit at World Baseball Classic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkus of Haaretz to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia resuming diplomatic ties and the ongoing crisis in Israel. Do we anticipate big changes in the Middle East following this announcement? What does this say about America's role in the region? Is Israel in an (unwritten) constitutional crisis? All of this and more during this thoughtful discussion. Members get a bonus segment where David and Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave, continue the conversation about the Saudi-Iran relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia pilots reckless in drone collision - US ‘Annihilate the enemy’: North Korea confirms two missile launches More clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest Imran Khan Honduras to switch ties from Taiwan to China, says president Blinken visits Ethiopia to push peace accord and fix ties Liz Truss is gone. But Tories still dream of tax cuts on budget day Ecuador lawmakers declassify documents in bid to impeach Lasso Man Sues Buffalo Wild Wings Over ‘Boneless’ Wings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, inflation around the world, and the rise of populism there is no better time to take a step back and look at democratic capitalism as a whole. David and Ed Luce discussed with Martin Wolf author of the new book "The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism". Why is democratic capitalism at risk? How have media outlets like Fox News had an impact on the system as a whole? What should we make of the SVB bailout? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this enlightening discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project Controversial judicial law passes first vote in Israeli Knesset Global bank stock rout deepens as SVB collapse fans contagion fears Italy blames Russia's Wagner group for surge in migration China to resume issuing visas to foreigners Press banned from opening session of new Tunisian parliament Mexican president says his country safer than United States We discovered our new home is a beehive — honey drips from the walls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages North Korea tests two submarine-launched cruise missiles What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties Moldova says it thwarted Russia-linked plot ahead of anti-government protests US intervenes to contain fallout from collapse of Silicon Valley Bank ‘Farmgate’: Cyril Ramaphosa inquiry ‘clears’ South African president but police still investigating Micronesia’s president accuses China of ‘political warfare’ At least five mystery goats seen wandering loose in San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: July 23, 2021 The science shows that GOP-led resistance to the vaccine is fueling a resurgence of COVID in the US. Anger against the unvaccinated is understandably growing as their ignorance and politics are putting the country at risk again. Where will this lead? What will this new wave of COVID look and feel like? What should we do about it? How does our international response figure in? We discuss these essential and urgent issues with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Laurie Garrett, former Obama health care advisor Dr. Kavita Patel and Ryan Goodman of "Just Security." Don't miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: June 3, 2020 There is no question that the Trump Administration has been a dramatic departure from past US Administrations on issues like democracy promotion, human rights and protecting press freedoms. Autocrats have been embraced. Press freedoms and free speech have been under siege here in the U.S. What would change if Joe Biden took office next January? In the second of our Agenda 2021 series, Amb. Derek Mitchell, President of the National Democratic Institute, Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America and author of the forthcoming Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All (HarperCollins, July 2020) and Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch discuss global trends, and policy shifts they expect and that they would like to see. Don't miss this important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the media and books to drag shows and voting, states is in the South have been trying to turn back the clock. Kavita and Norm talk about these updates, what they mean for the country as a whole, and what we can do about it. Members get a bonus conversation about Walgreens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: North simulates artillery strike on South's airfield, warns of 'overwhelming response' Mexican cartel says sorry for attack on Americans, bodies return to US Jehovah's Witness hall shooting in Hamburg — what we know Papua rebels release videos showing kidnapped NZ pilot alive At least 25 killed in Nigeria jihadist attack Judge extends pretrial detention for Peru’s ex-President Castillo No NATO yet, Turkey tells Sweden and Finland Tiger cub gets rescue dog playmate at Colorado sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Energy released a statement that talked about the origins of COVID. David sits down with Pulitzer Prize-Winner Laurie Garrett and David Wallace-Wells of the New York Times to talk about what we know and don't about the past and future of pandemics. Do we actually know anything new about a potential lab leak source of the COVID-19 virus? How does America's reponse rate against other countries after year three of COVID-19? What we are doing to prepare for the next pandemic? All of these questions and more during this engaging conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next in Foreign Policy is doing a mini-series on culture and foreign policy. In the final episode of the mini-series, Grant and Zoe talk with Bonner Price about Video Games and how they interact with foreign policy. In the final segment, Zoe talks about TiTANiQUE and Grant rants against ticket fees. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launches largest missile strike against Ukraine in months Taliban governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh province killed in blast China’s Xi calls for ‘more quickly elevating’ armed forces Georgia drops 'foreign agents' law after protests Congo: Dozens dead in suspected ADF attack Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin detained by anti-graft agency, to be charged in court on Friday Argentina makes headway in establishing a cannabis export industry Coming soon: Reese’s Cups, chocolate bars made from plants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sanctions and the cost of the war in Ukraine have had a major impact on the Russian economy. David, Rosa, and Ed are joined by Jeff Sonnenfeld of Yale to discuss his research and how bad the Russian economy really is. How much money is Russia losing on oil? Why is the IMF a bad actor when it comes to Russia? Is Russia's economy on the brink of collapse? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this insightful episode. Members get a bonus segment about the China and how the conversation about it within the beltway is moving in the wrong direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Media: Boat used for Nord Stream attacks connected to Ukraine Survivors of deadly Mexico abduction returned to US General strike in West Bank after Israeli raid kills six in Jenin Georgians throw stones, petrol bombs at police in protest over new law Countries to get more time to reduce debt under temporary Commission plan Cyclone Freddy: Deadly storm set to hit Mozambique a second time Biden administration backs new TikTok Bill, wants swift passage Video captures dramatic moment SUV slams into Houston cafe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American democracy has always come with both rights and obligations. David talked with Richard Haass author of the new book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens" about those obligations and what Americans need to do to keep our democracy strong. Are we in a significantly different place as a citizenry than we have been in the past? How should we stay informed in a sea of misinformation? Can civics education be revived in the United States? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this enlightening discussion. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: China Jan-Feb trade slumps again as global demand falters Sri Lanka leader says IMF deal imminent after China’s pledge Canada launches probe into Chinese election interference France pension protests: Fuel deliveries blocked by strikers Japan: New H3 rocket fails minutes after launch 103 children among hundreds found in abandoned truck in Mexico Syrian state media says Israeli strike damaged Aleppo airport Loose python found behind refrigerator in 29th floor New Jersey apartment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel Armenian and Azerbaijani border clash leaves five dead South Korea to compensate victims of Japan's forced wartime labor Unions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battle Hundreds of migrants flee Tunisia after president's crackdown Ecuador assembly backs report calling for Lasso impeachment process Colombia plans to send 70 ‘cocaine hippos’ to India and Mexico, governor says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: May 25, 2021 Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, is one of the world's leading thinkers on international affairs. His most recent book, "The World: A Brief Introduction" is a one volume crash course into how we got to where we are and where we go from here. It is now out in paperback and to mark that event, we sat down with Richad to discuss the book, America's changing role in the world, the impact of COVID, our very different rivalries with China and Russia and much much more. Ed Luce of the Financial Times joins in the conversation for a pod episode you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally Aired: December 3, 2021 Big tech today rivals in influence many nation states. Even the largest and most powerful countries are debating how to contain and control tech giants who have the ability to influence their politics, their economies and their standing in the world. To explore how the coming power struggle between big technology firms and nation states will play out, we present a debate between the Eurasia Group's Ian Bremer and Stephen Walt of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. It's a thought provoking and enlightening discussion. Don't miss this special edition of Deep State Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress is back in session and there is lots of news. First Kavita and Norm talk about the Department of Energy's report around the "Lab Leak" theory and then they discuss Attorney General Merrick Garland's testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee. Members of The DSR Network get a bonus conversation about the recent hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's history has become a battlefield for modern day politicians. David talked with Kevin Kruse co-editor of the new book "Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past" about how history is misused. Why do people push false narratives? Where have historical myths impacted American policy? Find out the answer to these and other questions during this informative conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Kremlin accuses Ukrainian saboteurs of attack inside Russia Blinken, Lavrov speak briefly at G-20 meeting Belarus court jails Nobel winner Bialiatski for 10 years Cambodia’s opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason UN experts accuse Nicaragua government of crimes against humanity US offers $5m bounty for DR Congo militia leader Prince Harry and Meghan asked to leave their UK home German ice cream parlor offers cricket-flavored scoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court has been incredibly busy over the last few weeks. David is joined by Katie Barlow of Fox 5 DC and Steve Vladeck of the University of Texas to talk about some of the biggest cases facing the court. Is the Court about the ruin the internet as we know it? Will Biden's student debt relief survive? Is standing just a fig leaf? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this expert conversation. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: US seeks allies' backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war Fractured G20 foreign ministers grapple with deepening rifts India top court’s ‘historic’ order on election officers selection US intelligence: 'Havana syndrome' not foreign foes' work Vo Van Thuong: Vietnam picks new president in power shuffle Eurozone inflation eases less than expected in February Burkina scraps 1961 military aid pact with France Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States faces a wide variety of foreign policy challenges two months into 2023. David is joined by DSR regulars Ed Luce, David Sanger, and Kori Schake to discuss these threats and how the United States should respond. Is the U.S.-Israeli relationship broken? Will Iran get a nuclear weapon? What is going on in North Korea? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions during this thoughtful episode. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi Taiwan says 19 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defence zone At least 36 killed after train collision in Greece Pakistani court orders arrest of former premier Imran Khan Iran expels 2 German diplomats in tit-for-tat move Canada bans TikTok on government devices over security risks Militants kidnap 25 youths in northern DR Congo Russia bans government officials from using most foreign words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Tensions high in West Bank after deadly Israeli settler rampage Serbia and Kosovo accept EU proposal to normalize ties Sunak hails ‘new chapter’ in UK-EU relations as Northern Ireland deal is agreed Macron lays out ‘new era’ for France’s reduced presence in Africa Mexican troops, border residents clash after 5 shot, killed Algeria and Russia aim to boost military ties Kerala: India temple replaces elephant with robot for rituals Web-based kissing device horrifies Chinese social media users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Nigeria gets early results from tight election race Israeli and Palestinian officials vow to curb violence Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says Mexicans turn out in droves to protest electoral overhaul, see democracy at risk North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage Russian plane destroyed near Minsk airfield: Belarus opposition Hundreds in Tunisia protest against president’s anti-migrant clampdown Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is an elf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices