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Belgium

Belgium Begins to Confront Its Brutal Colonial Past in Congo

Black Lives Matter protests in France and the United Kingdom have intensified the domestic debate over their countries’ past colonialism and present racism. Demonstrators, numbering in the thousands,…

Blog Post by John Campbell July 2, 2020 Africa in Transition
United States

George Floyd’s Murder Revives Anti-Colonialism in Western Europe

The murder of George Floyd by a policeman and the ensuing protests against racism and police brutality in the United States have ignited similar protests in Europe. Large crowds, especially in the Un…

Blog Post by John Campbell and Jack McCaslin June 16, 2020 Africa in Transition
United States

Which Countries Have the Highest Voter Turnout?

At 56%, voter turnout in the United States trails most developed countries. Here's where voter turnout is highest—and what countries have done to increase participation.

Explainer Video with Thamine Nayeem January 23, 2020

Russia

Did Russia Really Dump Its U.S. Debt?

“Russia dumped 84% of its American debt,” blared a July CNN headline. Russian central-bank head Elvira Nabiullina said the sales were just part of “diversifying the entire structure of currencies…

Blog Post by Benn Steil and Benjamin Della Rocca August 13, 2018 Geo-Graphics
Women and Women's Rights

Women Around the World: This Week

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering March 1 to March 9, was compiled with sup…

Blog Post by Rachel B. Vogelstein March 9, 2018 Women and Foreign Policy Program
Belgium

Brussels Bombings Threaten European Unity

The twin bombings in Brussels have exposed the need for closer European security cooperation at the same time that anti-EU political forces are on the rise, says expert Ian Lesser.

Interview with Ian Lesser and James McBride March 23, 2016