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The U.S.-Japan Alliance
The alliance with Japan has been the cornerstone of U.S. security policy in East Asia for decades. Now, Japan’s role in global security is growing as challenges from China and North Korea mount.  

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors May 3, 2024

Japan

Women This Week: Japan Makes Headway on Access to Birth Control

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 covers June 24 to June 30.  

Blog Post by Noël James June 30, 2023 Women Around the World

Afghanistan

Women This Week: Afghan Schoolgirls Targeted in Poison Attack

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 covers June 3 to June 9.   

Blog Post by Noël James June 9, 2023 Women Around the World

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Lebanon

What’s Happening in Lebanon? A Guide to the War-Torn Democracy
An array of domestic and foreign powers are vying for influence in Lebanon, including the Lebanese Armed Forces, Hezbollah, Israel, Iran, Syria, and the United States.

Backgrounder by Jonathan Masters December 3, 2024

China

Protecting U.S. Allies and Partners from Chinese Economic Coercion
China’s growing willingness to defy the international order, and its increasingly aggressive leadership, have led it to increasingly utilize economic coercion against countries it believes have defied China’s interests. This coercion can be powerful, and the United States and its partners have not been well-prepared for Beijing’s actions. The U.S. and others need to develop a response immediately.

Article by Elliott Abrams, Ezra Hess and Joshua Kurlantzick December 2, 2024 RealEcon

Angola

Domestic Politics Overshadow Biden’s Africa Visit
The pardoning of Hunter Biden raises discomforting parallels as President Biden lands in Angola. 

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin December 3, 2024 Africa in Transition