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World Trade Organization (WTO)

What’s Next for the WTO?
In the wake of President Trump’s combative approach to trade, and with major negotiations stalled, the future of global trade rules is in doubt.  

Backgrounder by James McBride and Anshu Siripurapu June 10, 2022 Renewing America

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 COVID-19 pandemic.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors June 2, 2022

Iran Nuclear Agreement

What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Diplomacy to revive this arms control agreement has faced multiple stumbling blocks, including Iran’s nuclear advances and geopolitics related to the war in Ukraine.

Backgrounder by Kali Robinson April 28, 2022

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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

NATO Countries Signal Resolve at Summit: What Does It Mean for Russia?
The Madrid summit paved the way for Finland and Sweden to join and underscored that Russia is NATO’s chief security threat. But the alliance’s new defensive efforts aren’t likely to change Putin’s strategy in Ukraine.

In Brief by Thomas Graham June 30, 2022

Immigration and Migration

Uproar Over Britain’s Rwanda Asylum Plan Overlooks Nagging Issues in Illegal Migration
Support for immigration in the West must be balanced with concern about governance in African countries. 

Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare and Reina Patel June 29, 2022 Africa in Transition

Ukraine

Ukraine Could Become an EU Member. What Would That Mean?
Ukraine’s first steps toward eventual EU membership are the start of a long process that has raised the stakes in the country’s war with Russia.

In Brief by Matthias Matthijs June 28, 2022