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March 10, 2023

United Nations
Women This Week: International Women’s Day

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers March 4 to March 10.

Afghan women refugees carry signs, as they participate in "Aurat March" or "Women's March," to mark International Women's Day, in Islamabad, Pakistan March 8, 2023.
Blog Post by Caroline Kapp Women Around the World

January 5, 2023

United States
The Economic Agenda After the Midterms

Following the 2022 midterms, control of Congress is split. Can both parties compromise to get any economic legislation passed?

U.S. President Joe Biden signs the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, U.S. November 15, 2021.
Blog Post by Roger W. Ferguson Jr. Renewing America

September 18, 2023

South Korea
South Korea’s 2030 Expo Bid: A Confluence of Diplomacy, Economic Prosperity, and Global Influence

The successful pursuit of the 2030 Busan Expo bid could significantly bolster South Korea’s global ambitions. Regardless of the outcome, Seoul must continue to rejuvenate Busan’s regional economy.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. Headquarters in New York City on September 20, 2022.
Blog Post by Jinwan Park Asia Unbound

May 15, 2024

China
Power and Financial Interdependence

My new paper for the Geoeconomics and Geofinance Initiative of the Institute Français des Relations Internationals’ (IFRI) explores the history of the Sino-American financial relationship.

Power and Financial Interdependence
Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

August 16, 2022

Ukraine
Amnesty International's Attack on Ukraine

Amnesty International's recent attack on Ukraine raises yet again the issue of how the size, governance, and influence of the largest human rights organizations may damage the cause of human rights.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

February 26, 2021

Nigeria
Nigeria’s Internal Security Problem

The Nigerian minister of defense recently enjoined Nigerians to take up arms to defend themselves against marauding bandits in their communities. Nigeria has experienced devastating attacks from armed bandits for more than two years.

A blanket is seen on the ground of a school stormed by kidnappers in Nigeria.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Africa in Transition Africa in Transition