Guyana and Venezuela begin discussion on a territorial dispute over the Essequibo region; the Redzikowo U.S. missile defense base in Poland becomes operable; the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds presidential elections; and Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny goes missing.
Mentioned on the Podcast
Will Freeman, “Will Venezuela invade Guyana?,” CFR
Michelle Gavin, “The Democratic Republic of Congo Holds Tense Elections: What to Know,” CFR.org
Recommended Reading
Jerry Lewis, “The Nuclear Option,” Foreign Affairs
Carla Anne Robbins, “Antiballistic Missile System Gets Renewed Support From Clinton,” Wall Street Journal
Carla Anne Robbins, “Bush's Planned Missile-Shield Program May Violate ABM Treaty 'Within Months’,” Wall Street Journal
For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/guyana-venezuela-border-dispute-missile-defense-base-poland-drc-elections-and-more
