ColumnThe Americas Ecuador’s Oil-Drilling Ban Has Put Noboa in a Bind James BosworthSep 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Ecuadorians voted overwhelmingly to ban oil drilling in Yasuni park. Following through will hobble Noboa’s ability to finance his agenda. 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)
ColumnRussia Russia Wants the World to Know It Could Use Nukes. It’s Not Alone Paul PoastSep 13, 2024September 13, 2024 Russia’s decision to revise its nuclear doctrine once again put the world on edge. The question is: Does it actually mean anything? 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)
ColumnUnited States Russia Is Still Trying to Help Trump Get Elected Frida GhitisSep 12, 2024September 12, 2024 The U.S. just pulled back the curtain on an elaborate Russian campaign to influence the 2024 election in Trump’s favor. 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)
ColumnCentral & Eastern Europe In a Switch, the Balkans Is Now a Model for Regional Stabilization Alexander ClarksonSep 11, 2024September 11, 2024 EU integration helped pull the Adriatic region back from conflict. There’s a lot to be learned from its shift to peace and prosperity. 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)
ColumnGlobal ChatGPT in the College Classroom Is a Human Security Issue Charli CarpenterSep 10, 2024September 10, 2024 Students must learn where to find good material and how to sort the wheat from the chaff, not how to prevent bad facts from slipping into their work. 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)
ColumnCentral America Honduras’ Castro May Be Part of the Narco-Corruption She Vowed to End James BosworthSep 9, 2024September 9, 2024 President Xiomara Castro won election promising to tackle Honduras’ narco-corruption problem. A new scandal suggests she’s part of it. 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)
ColumnUnited States ‘Build the Wall’ Won’t Work for Trump This Time Around Paul PoastSep 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Trump has long made the perceived “crisis at the border” his signature issue. In the 2024 election, it may work against him. 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)
ColumnWestern Europe The AfD’s Rise Is Making Germany’s Mainstream Parties Desperate Alexander ClarksonSep 4, 2024September 4, 2024 Germany’s mainstream parties are changing their tone to compete with surging populist movements. It’s unlikely to strengthen their hand. 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’s Economic Policies Might Work—Just Not for China’s Citizens Mary GallagherSep 3, 2024September 3, 2024 President Xi Jinping’s emphasis on growth through manufacturing come with little benefit for a Chinese population trapped in a race to the bottom. 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)