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Read North Korea: Kim's daughter now seen as likely heir — South

North Korea: Kim's daughter now seen as likely heir — South

Strategic angle: Seoul's spy service says the North Korean leader's "most beloved" daughter is increasingly seen as a likely successor. Officials say her appearances at military events are meant to normalize the idea of a female heir.

Editorial Staff Apr 6
Read Myanmar junta chief elected president — what comes next?

Myanmar junta chief elected president — what comes next?

Strategic angle: The head of the Myanmar's junta Min Aung Hlaing has swapped his uniform for the top civilian office, but the move is unlikely to bring peace or even create distance from the authoritarian system imposed by the 2021 coup.

Editorial Staff Apr 6
Read What really happens on the emergency docket

What really happens on the emergency docket

Strategic angle: By now, readers of SCOTUSblog are quite familiar with the Supreme Court’s emergency docket, where parties come to the court seeking emergency orders, oftentimes without full briefing and oral argument. […] The post What

Editorial Staff Apr 6