Turmoil in South Korea, French Government Collapses, Syrian Rebels Reignite Conflict, and More

Impeachment looms for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose declaration of martial law spurred mass protests; French lawmakers passed the first no-confidence vote in more than sixty years, as the country is set to mark the the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral; Syrian rebels continue a surprise offensive against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime after seizing the cities of Aleppo and Hama; and U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump threatens 100 percent tariffs on BRICS nations. Mentioned on the Podcast Steven A. Cook, “ What Syria’s Revived Civil War Means for the Region, ” CFR.org John Deluray, “ Martial Law in South Korea, ” CFR.org Sarah Jeong, “ Six Hours Under Martial Law in Seoul, ” The Verge Brad W. Setser, X For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at:

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This episode is 28:25 long.

This episode was published on Dec 5, 2024.

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