CFR Blog: Democracy in Development

Isobel Coleman maps the intersections between political reform, economic growth, and U.S. policy in the developing world.

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• Debating Hillary Clinton’s Legacy as Secretary of State

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Issues and innovations in global economic development.

• Africa’s Growing Prospects
• Sports, Gender Equality, and Development
• Poverty, Inequality, and Development

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New Council Special Reports

• The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces by Linda Robinson

  Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.

• Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies by Micah Zenko

  The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.

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