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 August 26 to September 1.

Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive failed to produce the big breakthrough that Kyiv and its supporters hoped for.

As 2023 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the year.

SDR-denominated bonds have the potential to significantly strengthen the balance sheet of both the IBRD (The World Bank) and IDA, freeing up cash and helping both institutions deliver on their mandat…

Myanmar’s civil war between resistance groups and the ruling military junta has reached a decisive phase.

Despite China’s growing pressure, Taiwan has developed one of the world’s strongest democracies—one that will be increasingly tested in the coming years. 

The war in Ukraine reflects collisions in Russia-Ukraine relations, Europe-Russia relations, and U.S.-Russia relations.

A country’s demography can expand or constrain its policy options.

The multilateral development banks need to develop a second channel for mobilizing the world’s under-utilized special drawing rights (SDRs).

Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel threatens regional stability and security.