The coup that rocked Myanmar three years ago showed just how fragile the country’s democratic transition was, even as its aftermath has shown how resilient the country’s pro-democracy movement remains.
EU leaders unanimously agreed to extend €50 billion in new aid to Ukraine, overcoming weeks of resistance from the sole holdout, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. The aid package is a significant boost for Ukraine’s finances and morale as well as a victory for Brussels.
The Iran-linked militia that U.S. officials said was likely responsible for the lethal drone attack against U.S. forces in Jordan over the weekend said yesterday it would suspend military operations, the clearest sign yet that Iran does not want to escalate conflict in the region.
