BriefingThe Americas To Deliver for Mexico’s Women, Sheinbaum Must Overcome AMLO’s Legacy Carin ZissisSep 18, 2024September 18, 2024 President-elect Sheinbaum promised that it’s “women’s time” in Mexico. To deliver, she’ll have to break with AMLO’s legacy. 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)
BriefingMiddle East & North Africa Algeria’s Regime Is Getting Sloppy—and Desperate Francisco SerranoSep 17, 2024September 18, 2024 Low turnout was the real key to understanding Algeria’s presidential election, which was a sign of the regime’s desperation. 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)
BriefingSoutheast Asia Amid Political Chaos, Thailand’s Southern Insurgency Is Heating Up Michael HartSep 13, 2024September 18, 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
BriefingNorth Africa France’s Shift on Western Sahara Comes With a Huge Cost Sarah Leah WhitsonSep 6, 2024September 18, 2024 France says it is committed to the rules-based order. In the Morocco-Western Sahara conflict, it chose short-term political benefits instead. 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 Asia Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Could Bring an Outsider to Power Shakthi De SilvaSep 5, 2024September 5, 2024 An anti-establishment party could be propelled to power. The question is if it can truly transform the country. 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 Africa The Post-Biya Era Is Already Looming Large in Cameroon Chris Olaoluwa Ògúnmọ́dẹdéSep 4, 2024September 4, 2024 After four decades in power, Cameroonian President Paul Biya’s next term will likely be his last. The international community should be preparing for that. 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)
BriefingEurope The EU Is ‘Geopoliticizing’ Its Development Aid. That’s a Bad Thing John BoyceSep 3, 2024September 3, 2024 The EU has a reputation as one of the most benevolent providers of development aid. Brussels’ new policies risk losing it that reputation. 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)