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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: A Well-Qualified New Leader for the WTO

Blog Post by John Campbell February 17, 2021 Africa in Transition

World Health Organization (WHO)

What Does the World Health Organization Do?
Since its postwar founding, the UN agency has garnered both praise and criticism for its response to international public health crises, including the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors January 29, 2021

Transition 2021

What’s Next for Foreign Aid Under Biden?
The Trump administration sought to reframe foreign aid around competition with China and Russia, but shrinking budgets and inconsistent policies undermined the effort. How will President-Elect Joe Biden proceed?

In Brief by Kristen A. Cordell December 30, 2020

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Afghanistan

Biden’s 9/11 Withdrawal From Afghanistan: What to Know
A complete U.S. military withdrawal by September 11, 2021, could allow the Taliban to take over much of Afghanistan.

In Brief by Max Boot April 14, 2021 National Security and Defense Program

Somalia

Somalia's Political Crisis Demands Sustained Attention

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin April 14, 2021 Africa in Transition

Middle East and North Africa

The Natanz Blackout: Can the Iran Deal Talks Still Succeed?
Washington and Tehran seem determined to revive the deal that freezes Iran’s nuclear program, despite domestic criticism on both sides and the apparent sabotage of an Iranian facility.

In Brief by Ray Takeyh April 12, 2021 Middle East Program