Happy New Year! January 2023 has been replete with interesting stories in the world of international affairs. We’ve seen an absurd overreaction to the new Israeli government, political rioting from left and right in Peru and Brazil, and utter chaos in Mexico driven by cartel violence. In this Foreign Telegram, we discuss all three – recapping recent events, discussing the history behind the headlines, analyzing their impact, and explaining why they matter. Strap in for a whirlwind tour around the world of foreign policy in January 2023!
https://anchor.fm/rationalpolicy/episodes/Episode-9—Foreign-Telegram–January-2023-e1tv6l2
Links:
- Israeli Government Controversy:
- Ben Gvir visits Temple Mount: https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-report-hed-delay-ben-gvir-visits-temple-mount-for-1st-time-as-minister/
- History of Muslim claims to Jerusalem (Daniel Pipes): https://www.meforum.org/490/the-muslim-claim-to-jerusalem
- Rioting in Brazil and Peru:
- Dozens of rioters charged in Brazil: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64299892
- Brazilian officials sacked: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64362096
- Deaths in Peru protests: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64327180
- Machu Picchu closed: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64360531
- Peru’s political future: https://boz.substack.com/p/perus-path-forward
- Chaos in Mexico:
- Ovidio Guzman arrested: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/06/americas/el-chapo-son-arrest-mexico-prison-intl/index.html
- Representative Crenshaw bill: https://twitter.com/Don_Standeford/status/1617684695491440643