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The Stakes in Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive, Stopping Mpox Spread, Nuclear Arms Race Returns, and More

Aug 29, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the pivotal Kurks offensive as a crucial step towards ending the war with Russia, while also addressing the significant challenges in Donbas. He highlights the intensifying mpox outbreak in Central Africa, calling for urgent global action. The conversation touches on heightened nuclear tensions and the critical implications of international arms policies. Additionally, the dire situation for women's rights under Taliban rule is spotlighted, underscoring the ongoing human rights crisis.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Ukraine's military strategy in the Kursk region aims to regain territory while facing intense Russian offensives in the Donbas, complicating potential negotiations.

The escalating mpox outbreak, declared a public health emergency, highlights the urgent need for international cooperation and increased preparedness to prevent wider transmission.

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Intro

4min

Military Maneuvers and Escalation in the Ukraine Conflict

4min

Military Strains and Health Crises

8min

Navigating Nuclear Dynamics and Pandemic Preparedness

10min

The Dire Human Rights Crisis for Women Under Taliban Rule

5min

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the incursion into Kursk is an important step towards ending the war with Russia, but Ukraine is facing a major test in its own Donbas battlefields; the intensifying mpox outbreak places additional strain on the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding African nations; heightened security tensions spur the United States, keeping nuclear defense planners busy; and the Taliban bans the voices of women and girls in public.

Mentioned on the Podcast

“Countries Should Act Faster to Curb the Spread of Mpox,” The Economist

“If a China and America War Went Nuclear, Who Would Win?,” The Economist

Allison Krugman and Chloe Searchinger, “Mpox Vaccine Tracker: Millions Pledged, Millions Still to Be Delivered,” Think Global Health

David E. Sanger, “Biden Approved Secret Nuclear Strategy Refocusing on Chinese Threat,” New York Times

Lara Seligman, “U.S.-Made F-16 Jet Fighter Crashes in Ukraine,” Wall Street Journal

“Ukraine’s Attack on Kursk, With Liana Fix,” The President’s Inbox

“Ukraine Pushes Into Russia, 2024 DNC Begins, Foreign Hacking Targets Trump and Harris, and More,” The World Next Week

For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/stakes-ukraines-kursk-offensive-stopping-mpox-spread-nuclear-arms-race-returns-and-more