NewsletterUnited States It’s Not Just Kamala Harris Shifting Right on Migration The EditorsAug 30, 2024August 30, 2024 Kamala Harris has vowed to adopt tougher measures on immigration. It’s part of a broader political shift across the U.S. and Europe. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
In-DepthSouthern Africa The U.S. Can Provide an Alternative to China in Sub-Saharan Africa Ben Kallas, Glenn ChafetzAug 29, 2024August 29, 2024 China’s presence in sub-Saharan Africa isn’t as coordinated—or effective—as many assume. Washington’s policies should reflect that. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnMexico AMLO’s Judicial Reforms in Mexico Are a Blatant Power Grab Frida GhitisAug 29, 2024August 29, 2024 Mexico’s outgoing president is pushing through judicial reforms that will maximize his and his party’s influence for the foreseeable future. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterWestern Europe U.K.’s Starmer Looks for Diplomatic Wins in Germany and France The EditorsAug 28, 2024August 28, 2024 A day after saying his government would have to make some “unpopular decisions,” U.K. PM Starmer set off on a two-day diplomatic trip. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingEast Africa Ethiopia’s Abiy Has the Horn of Africa on Edge Jonathan Fenton-HarveyAug 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s nationalist and hawkish foreign policy has only exacerbated friction in the Horn of Africa. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterBrazil Brazil’s Wildfires Are a Climate Crisis Warning The EditorsAug 27, 2024August 27, 2024 A historic surge in wildfires prompted Brazil’s environmental minister to declare the country “at war” with the blazes. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingEurope France and Germany Are Missing in Action at a Bad Time for Europe Gesine WeberAug 27, 2024August 30, 2024 Europe’s two leading powers are currently mired in domestic political drama at a moment in which the EU is facing enormous geopolitical challenges. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingWest Africa Nigeria’s Response to Protests Provides Fuel for Further Dissent Zikora IbehAug 26, 2024August 26, 2024 The government’s harsh response to recent youth-led protests won’t be forgotten by the Nigerian public in the years to come. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnSouth America Colombians Still Want the Change That Petro Hasn’t Delivered James BosworthAug 26, 2024August 26, 2024 The desire for change that got Colombian President Gustavo Petro elected still exists, even if he hasn’t delivered the overhaul he promised. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterSoutheast Asia Indonesian Protesters Prevent Jokowi’s Latest Dynasty-Building Move The EditorsAug 22, 2024August 22, 2024 Protests forced Indonesian legislators to delay potential electoral rule changes, a striking rejection of President Jokowi’s blatant dynasty-building. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
In-DepthEast Africa The Crisis in Eastern Congo Didn’t Start With M23’s Resurgence Sophie NeimanAug 22, 2024August 22, 2024 The M23’s resurgence in eastern Congo reflects contemporary tensions and rivalries. But it is also deeply rooted in the volatile region’s history. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterMexico Mexico’s Judicial Reform Battle Heats Up The EditorsAug 20, 2024August 20, 2024 Federal judges across Mexico voted to go on strike in protest of AMLO’s proposed judicial reforms, which critics say will undermine democracy. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingWestern Europe Spain’s Sanchez Has Seen Off Catalonian Separatism—but at a Cost Alana MoceriAug 20, 2024August 20, 2024 With a Socialist anti-independence leader in Catalonia, dialogue appears to have paid off. But the Spanish PM paid a high price. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnChina Xi Takes Another Crack at Raising China’s Retirement Age Mary GallagherAug 20, 2024August 20, 2024 Raising the retirement age in China is long overdue, but it may already be too late to address the country’s pension shortfall. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
ColumnSouth America Ecuador’s Noboa Can’t Seem to Pick His Battles James BosworthAug 19, 2024August 19, 2024 The escalating fight between President Daniel Noboa and VP Veronica Abad will shape Ecuador’s politics for months. That’s bad for everyone. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
BriefingAfghanistan The Taliban’s Afghan Drug Ban Hasn’t Slowed Europe’s Heroin Trade Philip A. Berry, David MansfieldAug 19, 2024August 19, 2024 Two years in, the Taliban’s narcotics ban has kept poppy cultivation at low levels, but it hasn’t lowered heroin availability in Europe. Why? Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterSouth America Lula and Petro Float a Venezuela Election Re-Run The EditorsAug 16, 2024August 16, 2024 The proposal by Brazil and Colombia’s presidents is controversial and flawed. But it’s still better than leaving the Maduro regime in power. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)