Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎

Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎

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Followed U.S.-DPRK relations for 36+ yrs. Met Kim Il Sung in 1994; my NGO met Kim Jong Il in 2005 on U.S.-DPRK ties. Assoc. Ed. Emer., Int'l J. on World Peace. Ph.D., IR, UVa; M.A., Nat. Sec. Studies, Georgetown U. 🇰🇷🇰🇵🇺🇸 📫 m.barry@hji.edu 🌐 mark-p-barry.com

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Rubio has totally changed. It seems if Batista were still alive, he'd return him to power in Cuba after deposing the Castro clan. No matter what, it looks like Rubio's plan for a post-Castro Cuba would include a huge welcome mat for casinos and resorts. But first Cuba needs electricity.

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Amid record turnout, Netanyahu asks for voting hours to be extended; Eisenkot opposes bid; Turnout at 66.7% as of 6 pm, highest in recorded history for that hour; Netanyahu warns - once again - of Arab voters ‘racing to the ballots,’ drawing racism accusations. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-oct...

timesofisrael.comAmid record turnout, Netanyahu and allies ask for voting hours to be extendedEisenkot's party opposes bid * Turnout at 66.7% as of 6 p.m., highest in recorded history for this hour * Election committee says polling stations will stay open after 10 p.m. if people are waiting in...
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One reason Kim Jong Un visited Dandong this past weekend was to directly query China's 4th ranking official about what he expected to happen at this year's party plenum to get a sense if President Xi, especially given his current health, would remain in office beyond next year's CCP party congress.

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Israel voter turnout at 31.5% as of noon, highest at this hour since 1973 election; Amid high turnout levels, election committee says polling stations will stay open after 10 p.m. if people are waiting in line. | The Times of Israel www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-oct...

timesofisrael.comVoter turnout at 31.5% as of noon, highest at this hour since 1973 electionAmid high turnout levels, election committee says polling stations will stay open after 10 p.m. if people are waiting in line * Shin Bet chief says election going ‘well so far’ during visit to CEC com...
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What Netanyahu Might Do After the Election Is the Real Danger; Netanyahu is again seeking voters' trust without accepting responsibility for Oct 7. If he loses, he may try to ignite another war. The opposition bloc must be ready to form a government at lightning speed www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

haaretz.comAnalysis • What Netanyahu might do after the election is the real dangerNetanyahu is again seeking voters' trust without accepting responsibility for October 7. If he loses, he may try to ignite another war. The opposition bloc must be ready to form a government at lightn...

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if you want to follow ANYTHING from what elected Lula here in brazil, this is the most important lesson and change of mindset that happened here just don't give them the attention they want. let them speak amongst themselves and let us win by silencing them with our voices

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The online part was important too, of course. We collectively decided to not interact with any right wing post or comment ever. Trolls and bots lost their power. This is a good lesson.

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Israel has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Occupied Palestinian Territory amid continuing genocide in Gaza, UN Commission of Inquiry finds | OHCHR www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

ohchr.orgIsrael has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Occupied Palestinian Territory amid continuing genocide in Gaza, UN Commission of Inquiry findsNEW YORK – Israel has committed war crimes and the crimes against humanity of extermination, persecution, torture, rape and other forms of sexual violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, intent...
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In ‘unprecedented confrontation,’ IDF chief said resisting Netanyahu's order for military action tied to Iran | The Times of Israel www.timesofisrael.com/in-unprecede...

timesofisrael.comIn ‘unprecedented confrontation,’ IDF chief said resisting Netanyahu’s order for military action tied to IranChannel 12 says action could lead to conflict with Tehran just before election, Zamir demanded signed documents regarding legal authorization; PM calls report 'nonsense'