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Author: Arielle Combrinck

This author has written 11 articles

Lapid Frenemies with Aoun: An Israeli-Lebanese Maritime Story

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:20/01/2023
  • Post category:WAR/WAR AND PEACE

Frenemies Lapid and Aoun have signed a historic agreement in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The deal puts an end to a maritime border dispute and unlocks oil exploration for both…

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Will Boric heat up with Chile’s new proposed Constitution?

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:04/08/2022
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Chilean President Boric sees a decline in popularity in first months in office. Limited by Congress and a young cabinet, Boric has been unable to implement many campaign promises. Boric…

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Orban’s hot visit to Moscow ahead of national elections

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:28/02/2022
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Orban warns against EU sanctions on RussiaHe is facing a six party coalition in upcoming electionsUkraine crisis shows continual Hungary-EU riftSource: BBC NewsWhy is Orban hot right now? Answer: While…

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Why is Abiy Ahmed cooling down with Ethiopia’s state of emergency?

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:16/11/2021
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Abiy declares a state of emergency and mobilises citizens against the TPLF.International community and the US pressure Abiy for a ceasefire.State of emergency as a final resort for Abiy’s dwindling…

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Putin’s response shows Russia’s blazing position amidst the European energy crisis

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:02/11/2021
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Putin said to be manipulating markets in European energy crisisPutin making gas supply conditional on Nord Stream 2 certification Europe’s over reliance on Russian LNG and use of energy as a…

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Kais Saied blazingly overrides the Constitution and strengthens One-Man Rule

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:05/10/2021
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Kais Saied to rule by decree, extend the freeze on Parliament.Opposition describes it as a ‘coup’ and power grab. Points to a larger trend of democratic backslidingsource: The guardian Why is…

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Merkel has a hot rise with Nordstrom 2 pipeline

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:06/08/2021
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Biden agrees to waive sanctions on Nordstrom 2 completion.Merkel trailblazer as improvement in US-German relations.  Merkel pushes for Ukraine green energy transition.Why is Merkel’s temperature hot? Answer: Merkel finally gets the…

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Xi Jinping is blazing into Afghanistan after US withdrawal

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:30/07/2021
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Biden announced the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.Xi Jinping is looking to fill the power vacuum. Afghanistan and its neighbours are facing security threats. Source: The Print Why is Xi’s temperature…

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Imran Khan’s romance with next-door neighbour Xi Jinping in light of the Uyghur crisis

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:15/07/2021
  • Post category:PEACE/WAR AND PEACE

Imran Khan remains silent on the Uyghur issue.Pakistan is heavily reliant on Chinese investment through the CPEC.Points to a possible trend of “debt trap diplomacy” under Xi.source: India TodayWhy is…

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Yair Lapid: The Blazing Maestro Behind Israel’s Governing Coalition

  • Post author:Arielle Combrinck
  • Post published:25/06/2021
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Lapid ousts Netanyahu with an eight party coalition.The Bennett-Lapid coalition is divided on many issues.He aims to prevent Netanyahu’s return.Yair Lapid / REUTERS / Amir CohenWhy is Lapid’s heat level…

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