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Hard Numbers: Germany names Nord Stream suspect, WHO declares Mpox emergency, Kiwi charity accidentally gives out meth, Panama Canal struggles continue, US inflation lowest since 2021

Ukraine dam sabotage: not enough evidence to speculate
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Ukraine dam sabotage: not enough evidence to speculate

Is the destruction of the dam in Ukraine Nord Stream 2 all over again? Does the near-collision between US and China warships signal a new era of competition for dominance in the Asia Pacific? What are the wider implications for the LIV-PGA merger? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

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Did Ukraine blow up the Nord Stream pipelines?
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Did Ukraine blow up the Nord Stream pipelines?

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Have you seen the latest news on Nord Stream 1, 2? A New York Times piece has come out with direct sourcing from US senior officials, including intelligence officials, claiming that there is evidence that a Ukrainian organization was behind the explosion. That was my view over the last few months; if anyone was likely behind it would probably be Ukraine.

Nord Stream explosion mystery: We need proof, says Estonia's PM Kaja Kallas
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Nord Stream explosion mystery: We need proof, says Estonia's PM Kaja Kallas

How to demand accountability for the pipeline explosion no one is owning up to?

The Nord Stream gas pipeline whodunit.
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Who blew up Nord Stream?

Most experts in the West pointed the finger at Russia, but I never fully bought into that theory.

Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines?
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Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines?

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: I want to talk about Nord Stream one and two. These are the gas pipelines that the Russians had built, multi-billion dollar pipelines to bring gas from Russia into Germany and Europe. The United States had been very critical of these pipelines for years. They were only shut down after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and then sabotaged, blown up. So who did it?

Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines?
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Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines?

The controversial Nordstream pipeline that connects Russia to Germany made headlines last September when segments of it mysteriously exploded, deep under water. Who was responsible? "My guess is the Russians" says German diplomat Christoph Heusgen tells Ian Bremmer on GZERO World.

The logo of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project is seen at a rolling plant in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Economy

What We're Watching: Russian gas pipeline problems, China's economic slump, the other mobilization

Did someone blow up the Nord Stream pipelines? Also, China turns from Asia’s economic leader to laggard, and Qatar drafts civilians as security guards for the World Cup

Russia cutting Nord Stream 1 gas to undermine European leaders
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Russia cutting Nord Stream 1 gas to undermine European leaders

Is Russia waging a gas war with Europe? Is the world prepared to combat the growing global monkeypox outbreak? How is the UK race going to become the next prime minister? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.