November 24, 2025
United StatesThe forum in South Africa shined a light on pressing realities faced by the continent. It may also have laid the groundwork for the G20 summit Trump will host in Florida next year.
October 1, 2025
Sub-Saharan AfricaU.S. trade with sub-Saharan Africa has plateaued in recent years, prompting analysts to question the effectiveness of a preferential trade program for the region.
November 21, 2025
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October 7, 2025
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August 26, 2025
Sub-Saharan AfricaSub-Saharan Africa is home to many of the world’s longest-ruling heads of state. Pro-democracy advocates have at times successfully stopped presidents from extending their mandates, but the authorita…
September 23, 2025
South AfricaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa discusses South Africa’s domestic agenda, bilateral trade relations with the United States, the future of BRICS, and the country’s role in the region. For those attending…
September 15, 2025
Daily News BriefTop of the Agenda Nepal’s first female prime minister pledged to hold elections in March after being swept into office by a major protest movement. Prime Minister Sushila Karki is the former first…
July 29, 2025
TaiwanThe Trump administration’s cancellation of President Lai’s transit risks emboldening China.
December 17, 2025
VenezuelaRecently I appeared as a guest on Fareed Zakaria's CNN show and Aaron MacLean's podcast "School of War" to discuss Venezuela. Links to both are below.
August 19, 2025
China Strategy InitiativeChina’s engagement with its African counterparts in May spanned the gamut—from concrete economic dealmaking and forward-looking trade cooperation largely in North and East Africa to sports diplomacy …