Ukraine remained the major focus through much of 2023, until the brutal October 7 attack by Hamas shifted attention to Israel and Gaza. WhoWhatWhy was there.
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Israel – Gaza
Reaping the Grapes of Wrath in Gaza
Time is running out on Israel’s intense and ill fated bombing campaign in Gaza. WhoWhatWhy’s William Dowell reported on why the campaign was unlikely to succeed in its objective of eliminating Hamas, and why much of the carnage suffered by Palestinians had probably been intended by Hamas from the start. Read more.
Protests Against Israel and the US Erupt Across the Middle East
WhoWhaWhy’s Hunter Williamson was standing not far from the US embassy in Beirut when an angry mob descended on it. Repelled by armed policemen, the rioters set fire to the nearest building and then went home. The cause of the tumultuous midnight violence: America’s support for Israel. Read more.
Hiding in the Rubble of Israel and Palestine: Opportunity
Is there a way out of the sickening cycle of revenge currently engulfing and dividing us all in the aftermath of Hamas’s savage lightning attack, and Israel’s deadly response? WhoWhatWhy’s Russ Baker believes he sees one — and it may surprise you. Read more.
Ukraine
What’s Next If the US Abandons Ukraine?
Reporting from Kyiv, Stefan Weichert interviewed Ukrainian political scientists on the fallout if the US stops support to Ukraine; Their conclusion, the US risks losing not only credibility, but world leadership as well. The result would very likely be a world defined by Chinese and Russian authoritarianism. Read more.
Under Fire in Zaporizhzhia
WhoWhatWhy’s Madeleine Kelly accompanied a Ukrainian front line artillery unit into a hot zone only a few kilometers from Russian front lines and reported on what it’s like to be under fire. Read more.
Divided Loyalties in Ukraine
Not everyone hates Russians in Ukraine. WhoWhatWhy’s Thomas Mutch reported on a handful of Ukrainians who, if the price is right, are willing to sell out their fellow countrymen and provide targeting information for Russian artillery. Read more.
Nasty Clean-up
Ukraine probably has more buried landmines, trip wires, and unexploded grenades than any other country. WhoWhatWhy’s Guillaume Ptak reported on the dangerous ongoing cleansing intended to make the country safe, and the British and American experts who are trying to make it happen. Read more.
Photo credit: US Army
How Much Does Ukraine Really Cost?
Although US aid to Ukraine sounds expensive, much of the money is being spent in the US, and often for equipment that the Pentagon still has on its books, but which is becoming obsolete and needs to be replaced. The advantage that US defense planners are getting in knowledge about how certain hardware and intelligence works in the field when under attack by regular Russian army units is invaluable. WhoWhatWhy’s William Dowell reports on why aiding Ukraine to defend itself is not only less expensive than we think, but also a bargain when it comes to ensuring America’s future defense. Read more.
War and Peace – 24 Crazy Hours in Russia
In Russia’s long and tumultuous history, there has never been a 24-hour period like the one that is coming to an end now. Read more.
Armenia
The Tragic Ending of Nagorna-Karabakh
WhoWhatWhy’s Anna Conkling was on the scene in time to witness the end of Armenia’s presence in Nagorno-Karabakh. When troops from Azerbaijan bombed and fired artillery at the beleaguered enclave, the world did nothing. As a result, Nagorno-Karabakh, victim of an accelerated and highly effective ethnic cleansing, no longer exists. Read more.
