North Africa Regional Outlook: March 18, 2026

…global water bankruptcy, defined by irreversible overdraft of aquifers and surface water systems. Nearly three-quarters of the global population lives in water-insecure countries. REPORT Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025…

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…symbolizes cleansing and preparation for the upcoming wet season. Communities downstream in Laos and Thailand also benefit, as lower water levels improve access to riverbanks and waterways during the celebrations….

The NUG’s Economic War on Myanmar’s Military

…that the government has had to impose currency controls. The government’s currency controls include forced conversion of foreign currency earnings at a below-market exchange rate. Foreign exchange is sold to…

Statement on the Leaders Summit on Climate

Today and tomorrow, President Biden is hosting the Leaders Summit on Climate to encourage international efforts to address the climate crisis ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)…

The Bridgetown Initiative at COP30

…to climate change. COP30 and Beyond To get big ideas off the ground, global gatherings such as the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate

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