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The Success of U.S.-India Cooperation Depends on Indian DemocracyThe erosion of press freedoms is just one example of India’s authoritarian turn. If India’s democracy weakens further, can the United States continue to view it as a counterpoint to China?
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Policing Breakthrough in NigeriaThe nascent elite consensus around state police is an important milestone on the path to true federalism.
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Italy’s Pivotal Election, Putin’s Referendums, U.S.-Pacific Island Summit, and MoreItalians vote in a snap general election with an expected populist surge; occupied territories in Ukraine stage referendums on whether or not to join Russia; and the Joe Biden administration holds a summit with Pacific Island leaders to counter growing Chinese influence.
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Congressional Midterm Update: The Race TightensSeven weeks out from the November elections, Democrats’ prospects have brightened, and Republicans’ prospects have dimmed.
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Brazil’s Global AmbitionsBrazil has long sought a greater role on the world stage, but political upheaval and other enduring challenges have complicated its efforts.
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A Conversation With Infrastructure Coordinator Mitchell LandrieuMitchell Landrieu—senior advisor and infrastructure coordinator at the White House, former lieutenant governor of Louisiana, and former mayor of New Orleans— discuss the bipartisan Infrastructure Inv…
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Will Obi Reinvigorate the Nigerian Labor Movement?The alliance between Peter Obi and the Labour Party in Nigeria disguises a fundamental conflict in their political and economic outlook.
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Laura D. Tyson: California Capitalism’s Successes and ChallengesCalifornia Capitalism's greatest successes are in education, health and climate. Its greatest challenges are inequality and affordable housing.
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Women This Week: Call to Declare Taliban a “Gender Apartheid” RegimeWelcome 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 covers September 10 to September 16.
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Biden and Ramaphosa Need to Confront Transnational Security ConcernsThe upcoming White House visit presents an opportunity to deepen monitoring and evaluation of bilateral collaboration on defense, intelligence, and law enforcement matters.
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Academic Webinar: Africa’s Domestic and International RelationsEbenezer Obadare, CFR’s Douglas Dillon Senior Fellow for Africa Studies, leads the conversation on Africa’s domestic and international relations. FASKIANOS: Thank you. Welcome, everybody, to the f…
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Rule by SalaryPublic employee wages have become a blunt political instrument in the hands of many African governments.
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Heading Off a Future Constitutional CalamityThe Electoral Count Reform Act offers the opportunity to address a potentially existential national security threat with a relatively small number of keystrokes revising the U.S. Code—but time is short to get it done.
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A Smarter U.S. Assistance Strategy for HaitiImplementing the Global Fragility Act in Haiti necessitates a change in U.S. assumptions and actions, writes Susan D. Page. The United States should work alongside Haitians desirous of charting their own transition to democracy and support Haitian-chosen policies and leadership.
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What Next for Kenya?Now affirmed by the Supreme Court, the Ruto administration will have campaign promises put to the test.