NewsletterMiddle East & North Africa What Haniyeh’s Assassination Means for Hamas, Israel and Iran The EditorsJul 31, 2024July 31, 2024 The assassination of Hamas’ top political leader once again underscores how Israel is redrawing the red lines of what has become a regional conflict. 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)
BriefingSouth America Colombia’s Petro Has a Role to Play in Venezuela’s Election Crisis Benjamin N. GedanJul 31, 2024August 5, 2024 Colombia’s president could play a decisive role in pressuring the Maduro regime to honor the results of Venezuela’s presidential election. 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)
ColumnWest Africa Mali’s Russian-Backed Security Approach Is a Lot Like France’s Alexander ClarksonJul 31, 2024July 31, 2024 After expelling French troops, Mali’s junta began working with Russian mercenary forces to fight insurgencies. It’s going just as poorly. 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 How Sinaloa Kingpin’s Arrest Could Affect U.S.-Mexico Relations The EditorsJul 30, 2024July 30, 2024 The controversial arrest of a drug cartel kingpin could strain U.S.-Mexico relations at a particularly sensitive moment. 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 As Security Crisis Deepens, Burkina Faso’s Junta Turns to Repression Daniel EizengaJul 30, 2024August 2, 2024 In Burkina Faso, the junta’s lack of strategy coupled with heavy-handed tactics has worsened the security crisis and unleashed a humanitarian disaster. 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 The U.S. Election Is Overshadowing the World’s Biggest Crises Charli CarpenterJul 30, 2024July 30, 2024 A number of global and human security crises are playing second fiddle in the media to the U.S. election. Here’s what to watch for. 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 Venezuela’s Election Will Come Down to These Factors The EditorsJul 29, 2024July 29, 2024 Maduro and the opposition both claimed victory in Venezuela’s presidential election. The real outcome will still depend on a number of factors. 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 Venezuela’s Descent Into Dictatorship Is a Regional Failure, Too James BosworthJul 29, 2024August 5, 2024 So far, nothing has worked to remove Maduro from power. Regional leaders should work harder to learn from those failures. 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)
BriefingAfrica Africa’s Customary Leaders Are No Panacea for States’ Shortcomings Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdéJul 29, 2024July 29, 2024 As disenchantment with state institutions growing, many people in African countries are looking again to traditional leaders and monarchs. 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 Could Paris 2024 Usher in a New Era for the Olympics? The EditorsJul 26, 2024July 26, 2024 The IOC desperately needs Paris 2024 to serve as a blueprint for a new era of the Olympics, one in which hosting the Games is once again desirable. 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)
Q & ASouth America Maria Corina Machado on the Day After Venezuela’s Election Mie Hoejris DahlJul 26, 2024August 5, 2024 Maria Corina Machado speaks with WPR about Venezuela’s presidential election and the opposition’s plans for what comes after. 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)
BriefingAfrica From Nigeria to Kenya and Beyond, Youth-led Activism Is Shaking Up Africa Sefa IkpaJul 26, 2024July 26, 2024 The youth-led protests in Kenya are reminiscent of those in Nigeria four years ago. Could this be the start of an “African Spring”? 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 Trump Has Nothing New to Say on Foreign Policy Paul PoastJul 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Whether he’s out of new ideas or truly believes that what he did before worked, Trump’s second-term foreign policy will copy his first term exactly. 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)
NewsletterUnited States Netanyahu’s Address Highlights Growing Partisan Divide on Israel The EditorsJul 25, 2024July 25, 2024 Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is increasingly alienating a Democratic Party. He risks damaging U.S.-Israel relations long-term. 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 Kamala Harris’ Stance on Israel Is Suddenly Under the Microscope Frida GhitisJul 25, 2024July 25, 2024 With Biden out of the U.S. presidential race, American Jews are now vetting Kamala Harris’ stance on Israel and antisemitism. 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)
BriefingGlobal Women’s Rights Advocates Must Factor in the Anti-Feminist Backlash Hilary MatfessJul 25, 2024July 25, 2024 Understanding how the backlash to feminism manifests, and preparing for it, is critical for those seeking to build a more egalitarian 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)
NewsletterEast Africa Protests in Kenya Inspire Ugandan and Nigerian Activists The EditorsJul 24, 2024July 24, 2024 Ugandan activists took their grievances to the street yesterday, a testament to the transnational influence of youth-led protests in Kenya. 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)