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A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight

A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight

FromState of the World from NPR


A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight

FromState of the World from NPR

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9 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2024
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Podcast episode

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Ownership of the Spratly Islands are in dispute. This has been the case for decades, but tensions have been raised recently as China has tried to expand its claims in the remote area. We get a rare glimpse of one of the islands that has a Filipino community living on it.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Released:
Apr 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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With reporters on the ground, conversations with politicians and officials, and breakdowns of what's going on, we'll bring you everything you need to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, multiple times a day. We'll discuss the conflict's past, its possible futures, and what each new development means for the rest of the world.