NewsletterEurope Breton’s Resignation Highlights Political Intrigue at the European Commission The EditorsSep 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Thierry Breton’s resignation as European commissioner for the internal market is noteworthy for a number of reasons. 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)
BriefingAsia-Pacific In Ousting Hasina, Bangladesh’s Student Movement Came Well-Prepared Christine QuirkSep 16, 2024September 16, 2024 The student protests that ousted Bangladesh’s PM Sheikh Hasina were the product of a well-prepared movement. 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)
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)
NewsletterNorth Korea North Korea’s Nuclear Reveal Is Aimed at Washington The EditorsSep 13, 2024September 13, 2024 The world already knew North Korea was operating a uranium enrichment program. But the decision to reveal it publicly is still significant. 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)
BriefingSoutheast Asia Amid Political Chaos, Thailand’s Southern Insurgency Is Heating Up Michael HartSep 13, 2024September 13, 2024 As peace talks continue to falter amid political turbulence in Bangkok, southern Thailand’s insurgency appears to be escalating. 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)
NewsletterGulf States China’s Premier Looks to Boost Gulf Ties The EditorsSep 12, 2024September 12, 2024 China’s expanding relations with the Gulf states play into Beijing’s broader goals. It’s also catching the eye of policymakers in the United States. 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 Two Years Later, Tigray’s Post-War Recovery Still Hasn’t Begun Fred HarterSep 12, 2024September 13, 2024 A fragile peace prevails in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. But the aftershocks of the devastating war continue to be felt. 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)
NewsletterUnited States The Trump-Harris Debate: Little Foreign Policy, But a Lot of Clues The EditorsSep 11, 2024September 11, 2024 The debate included little discussion of U.S. foreign policy. But Harris and Trump clearly have very different views of Washington’s role in the world. 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)
BriefingCentral America Nicaragua Has Become a State Sponsor of Migrant Trafficking Robert LooneySep 11, 2024September 12, 2024 Nicaragua’s autocratic president is weaponizing—and profiting off of—the mass migration of its citizens and those from other countries. 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)
NewsletterEurope The EU Is the Proving Ground for Big Tech Regulation The EditorsSep 10, 2024September 10, 2024 Two rulings from the EU’s highest court affirm the bloc’s standing as an aggressive watchdog at the forefront of tech regulation. 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)
BriefingUnited States What We Won’t Learn From the U.S. Presidential Debate Could Hurt Us Judah GrunsteinSep 10, 2024September 10, 2024 The world has changed dramatically since 2020, making U.S. foreign policy even more challenging for whoever wins the 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)
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)
NewsletterNorth Africa Algeria’s Regime Resolidifies Its Power in Managed Election The EditorsSep 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Algeria’s president won another term in a managed election, resolidifying the regime’s hold on power over a country facing widespread disillusionment. 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)
BriefingSoutheast Asia Southeast Asia Is Bypassing ASEAN to Counter China Richard Javad HeydarianSep 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Core members of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN recognize it has deficiencies. To counter China, they’re embracing other avenues. 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)