Africa in Washington’s Lens: Myopia, Transactionalism & Aggressive Disinterest
How the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy reduces Africa to a transactional resource frontier, eroding long-term American influence
December 19, 2025
The United Nations Is in Its Eightieth Year. Will Women Lead It?
As global challenges reshape the international order and cooperation erodes, the United Nations could elect its first female Secretary-General, bringing a fresh perspective to the organization after 80 years
December 19, 2025
Bogotá to Belém: The Unfinished Business of Integrating SRHR into Climate Action
The journey from ICFP2025 to COP30 included some major milestones—and some compromises—on linking climate resilience and reproductive health.
December 18, 2025
North Africa Weekly: December 17, 2025
From protests in Tunisia and Egypt successfully launching the SPNEX satellite to severe flash floods in Morocco and three Sahelian military-led governments announcing regional investment bank
December 18, 2025
Kurdish Peace Process Makes Slow Gains, With Regional Ramifications
A major challenge to the peace process involves the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces, the Kurdish forces in Syria
December 17, 2025
Symbolic Alignment: Why the Myanmar Junta Is Expanding Its Engagement with Russia
Analyzing the Myanmar military regime’s recent engagement with Russia and prospects for cooperation going forward
December 17, 2025
To Move Forward on Gaza Force, Engage the UN
Countries are reluctant to provide troops for a Gaza security force – but bringing in UN expertise could allay their fears
December 16, 2025
2025 in Focus
Our most notable and influential work and global impact this year
December 15, 2025
Elevating Public Administration Efficiency in Thailand and Deepening International Regulatory Cooperation with Gen AI
Burdened by coordination challenges, Thailand has begun to adopt AI solutions to increase government efficiency and adherence to international regulatory frameworks
December 15, 2025
South Korean Shipbuilding Capacity
South Korea is a shipbuilding powerhouse, delivering advanced commercial and naval vessels on time and at cost, highlighting its industrial and innovative capacity
December 15, 2025