*[Enwl-eng] Where Russia is winning
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Global Edition - Today's top story: Niger coup: Military takeover is a
setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa View in browser
Global Edition | 31 July 2023
Galyna Piskorska of the University of Melbourne begins her
article with the following words: “I was running from my home in Kyiv as the
Russian army occupied Bucha, Gostomel and Irpin in the early stages of its
invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
"By accident, I was leaving in a bus that a nearby
international school was using to evacuate its students and staff. We drove
for a long time, spending nights in bomb shelters with young people and
their kids from China, the Middle East and India who had been studying and
working in Ukraine.
"When the war broke out, Ukraine was hosting tens of
thousands of students from the Global South and was generally viewed as a
partner in many countries.
"But the war disrupted everything, including public
opinion in many of these same countries. Now, Ukraine is struggling to gain
support in the Global South, which has shown ambivalence about the invasion
and been reticent to cut off ties with Russia.”
So how has Russia managed to score such a propaganda
victory in parts of the world, where it has come to be seen by some as
acting in a reasonable manner to protect its strategic interests? Read the
full article by Piskorska, an expert in public relations, here.
A dramatic example of how such an approach to Russia can
swifly play a part in the changing power dynamics of a region came last week
in West Africa. A military coup in Niger appears likely to benefit the
Kremlin, while reducing Western influence in the country. For more, read the
Q&A below with Leonardo A. Villalón of the University of Florida.
And scroll down for more on the Twitter rebrand; an Indian
film that ingited violence against Muslims; and some amazing shark facts.
Stephen Khan
Executive Editor, The Conversation International
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, Niger’s new leader. ORTN -
Télé Sahel/AFP via Getty Images
Niger coup: Military takeover a setback for democracy in
West Africa
Leonardo A. Villalón, University of Florida
Niger had been seen as a relatively stable nation in an
unstable region. The coup could spark fears in the West that the nation may
align interests with Russia and the Wagner Group.
a.. Will Ukraine be able to win over the Global
South in its fight against Russian aggression?
Galyna Piskorska, The University of Melbourne
Research shows Russian disinformation is often
repeated in the media in the Global South, influencing public opinion.
‘The Kerala Story’: How an Indian film ignited violence
against Muslims and challenges to interfaith marriage
Wajiha Mehdi, University of British Columbia
A controversial low-budget Indian feature film about a
discredited anti-Muslim conspiracy theory has been causing a political
storm, going all the way to India’s Supreme Court.
You’ve heard the annoyingly catchy song – but did you know
these incredible facts about baby sharks?
Jaelen Nicole Myers, James Cook University
Some baby sharks eat their unborn siblings in utero, while
others spend 100 years in childhood. Sink your teeth into the weird world of
these juvenile wonders of the deep.
a.. The Atlantic is at risk of circulation
collapse – it would mean even greater climate chaos across Europe
Robert Marsh, University of Southampton
Expect more extremes and a range of ‘surprises’ to
exacerbate the climate emergency.
b.. Why Dunkin’ and Lego rebrands succeeded – but
X missed the mark
Matthew Pittman, University of Tennessee
A scholar of design who researches brand campaigns
critiques the social media platform’s new look.
c.. Ancient pathogens released from melting ice
could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals
Corey J. A. Bradshaw, Flinders University;
Giovanni Strona, University of Helsinki
Researchers simulated thousands of scenarios of an
ancient pathogen being released into modern ecosystems. In the worst cases,
up to one-third of host species were destroyed.
d.. Challenges to free trade reveal a big change
in conservative ideology
Sam Routley, Western University
Contemporary conservatives have largely been
pro-free trade. That’s no longer the case. What’s fuelling the change?
e.. South Africa is failing to live up to its
constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report
Marcel Nagar, University of Johannesburg
On the positive side, good progress has been made
on gender equality and fewer people are dying of unnatural causes.
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