Human Rights and the Qatar World CupAs the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, the plight of the migrant workers who built the facilities enjoyed by...
Why is North Korea Suddenly Launching an Unprecedented Number of Missile Tests?Over the last several weeks, North Korea has launched an unprecedented number of missile tests. In one week alone in...
The Foreign Policy Implications of the US Midterm ElectionsDuring the time of this recording, Wednesday, November 9th, the final results of the United States’ midterm elections are uncertain,...
What Will Drive the Agenda at COP27?Delegates from around the world are en route to Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt for the 27th Conference of the Parties...
Cholera is Surging Around the World and Vaccine Supplies Are Running LowThere are a record number of cholera outbreaks around the world today. Consider this data point: in 2022 alone, 29...
The White House Makes Biosecurity a Pillar of National Security. Can Doing So Prevent the Next Disaster?On October 18th, the White House released an expansive new strategy on Countering Biological Threats, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness, and Achieving...
Who is Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier, The Haitian Gang Leader at the Center of Haiti’s New Crisis?On October 21st, the United Nations Security Council imposed individual sanctions on Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer turned gang...
Why an Ebola Outbreak in Uganda is Not Yet Under ControlAt time of recording, an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda has sickened 64 people; 24 people have died. The outbreak was...
What A More Powerful Xi Jinping Means for Chinese Foreign PolicyThe Chinese Communist Party Congress is always a key moment on the Chinese political calendar. Every five years, party delegates...
