Crisis in PeruPeru is in the midst of the worst political violence experienced in the country in decades. Protests began in December...
Why Young People May Determine the Outcome of Major Elections in NigeriaOn February 25th, Nigeria will hold federal elections. Nigeria is the largest democracy in Africa and one of the largest...
The Growing Global Backlash Against US SanctionsAgathe Demarais was a treasury official in the French government working in Moscow and Beirut when she saw, first hand,...
Why Are So Many African Countries Facing a Huge Debt Crisis Right Now?According to the International Monetary Fund, 22 countries in Africa are either in debt distress or at high risk of...
Bangladesh: Protests, Crackdowns and a Coming ElectionIn December protests erupted in cities across Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka. The proximate cause was skyrocketing inflation triggered in...
The Geopolitics of Microchips | “Chip Wars” Author Chris MillerIn this episode, I sit down with Chris Miller, author of the new book: Chip Wars: The Fight for the World’s...
The Top Global Crises to Expect in 2023 | David MilibandAs 2023 begins the world is beset by crises driven by conflict, climate change and the nexus of the two....
A New Study Shows How to Counter Violent Extremism Through “Social Cohesion”The border region of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is home to violent extremist groups eager to recruit young men...
Do People Like Having US Military Bases in their Country? New Public Opinion ResearchThe United States has several hundred military bases scattered across the world. But how do citizens within countries hosting US...