Why 2024 is a Key Year for Democracy in Africa2024 is an important year for African democracy. At least 19 national elections are scheduled to take place this year....
How Iran Views Conflict in the Wider Middle EastTo understand any country’s foreign policy you need to understand domestic political dynamics. So what is driving Iranian decision making...
A Milestone in the Fight Against MalariaOn January 25th, a milestone was reached in humanity’s long fight against Malaria. For the first time ever, a Malaria...
Ending UNRWA Funding is Tantamount to Regional EscalationThere is drama in the United States Senate. Yesterday, Senate Republicans rejected a national security bill (that they helped write!)...
The Promise and Potential of the UN’s Summit of the FutureThe United Nations is hosting a “Summit of the Future” in September during the annual opening the UN General Assembly....
Suspending Funding to UNRWA Will Only Make Things WorseThe accusations that 12 UNRWA staff members participated in the October 7 terrorist attacks are serious and credible. The New...
Where Countries May Go to War for FishI met my interview guest Johan Bergenas somewhat randomly. I was at a conference. It was coffee break time. I...
Why There’s a Sudden Crisis Between Pakistan and IranOn Tuesday, January 16th, Iran launched airstrikes in Pakistan targeting a terrorist group it claimed carried out attacks in Iran....
What the Taiwan Elections Results Mean for the Future of Cross-Strait Relations With ChinaTaiwan held elections for President and the Legislature on January 13. These elections were highly anticipated for the fact that...
