BriefingUnited Nations The COP29 Climate Change Conference Is Already Looking Shaky Martha MolfetasJun 26, 2024June 26, 2024 The latest technical meetings in Bonn left an uncertain path to achieving climate goals at COP29 in Baku this November. 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 Bet on Manufacturing Capacity Can Still Pay Off for China Mary GallagherJun 25, 2024June 25, 2024 President Xi Jinping is doubling down on China’s manufacturing capacity to enhance its global power, at the expense of needed reforms. 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)
NewsletterIran Daily Review: Iran Expands Its Nuclear Capabilities The EditorsJun 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Iran is expanding its ability to produce enriched uranium, the latest twist in a series of mixed signals regarding its nuclear program. 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 G7 Could Be in Its Death Throes—Again Paul PoastJun 14, 2024June 14, 2024 The G7 summit has become an important political forum for the Western-led global order. But its long-term survival is still unclear. 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 Asia South Korea Has Its Sights Set on Africa and the Middle East Jonathan Fenton-HarveyJun 13, 2024June 14, 2024 South Korea is making efforts to more actively engage with Africa and the Middle East. It’s part of Seoul’s broader geopolitical ambitions. 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 For Xi, Growing China’s Economy Isn’t Enough Mary GallagherJun 11, 2024June 11, 2024 President Xi Jinping’s vision for China’s economic future is about a lot more than growth. It’s also a huge gamble. 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)
In-DepthGlobal The World Isn’t Deglobalizing. It’s Reglobalizing Roland BenedikterJun 4, 2024June 4, 2024 It isn’t accurate to call the current shifts in the international order “globalization” or “deglobalization.” Instead, it’s “reglobalization.” 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 Russia’s Position in Africa Isn’t as Strong as It Looks Duncan Money, Tycho van der HoogJun 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Reports emerge weekly that Russian influence in Africa is growing. In reality, Moscow’s position is weaker and less profitable than reported. 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)