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From Russia with launch codes: Turkey’s new hardware

Jul 10, 2019
Daniel Franklin, the Diplomatic editor for The Economist, discusses Turkey's controversial acquisition of Russian missile defenses, heightening tensions within NATO and reflecting Erdogan's balancing act amid domestic challenges. Meanwhile, Daniel Knowles dives into Colombia's struggles with coca eradication, revealing the difficulties faced by farmers transitioning to legal crops. They also touch on the innovative retirement solutions for elderly LGBT individuals, addressing significant barriers of isolation and discrimination in traditional care settings, and highlighting the emergence of supportive communities.
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