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March 1, 2024

Climate Change
A Conversation With John Kerry

John Kerry discusses his work as U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, the challenges the United States faces, and the Biden administration’s priorities as it continues to address climate chan…

Play Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry speaking

January 22, 2024

Economics
An SDR-Linked Bond Can Strengthen the Finances of the World Bank Group

SDR-denominated bonds have the potential to significantly strengthen the balance sheet of both the IBRD (The World Bank) and IDA, freeing up cash and helping both institutions deliver on their mandat…

An SDR-Linked Bond Can Strengthen the Finances of the World Bank Group

April 25, 2024

Renewable Energy
Energy and Trade Priorities With Governor J. Kevin Stitt

Kevin Stitt, twenty-eighth governor of Oklahoma, discusses his international priorities, including Oklahoma’s growing role in the renewable energy landscape, ensuring access to a sustainable supply o…

Play Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt gestures a thumbs up onstage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas.

December 22, 2023

Venezuela
Venezuela: The Rise and Fall of a Petrostate

Venezuela’s ongoing descent into economic and political chaos is a cautionary tale of the dangerous influence that resource wealth can have on developing countries.

People walk past an oil-themed mural in Caracas, Venezuela.

June 7, 2023

Israel
Israel at 75

Israel at 75 is facing fundamental choices about its identity. 

People walk past a waving Israeli flag as the sun on May 25, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

January 5, 2024

United States
Election 2024: The Third Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Americans are divided over the meaning of January 6. 

Capitol Noose

September 19, 2023

United States
Biden at the UN: Inclusive Internationalism

Amid renewed calls for changes in the world order, U.S. President Joe Biden sought to stress his support for greater inclusion of developing nations in addressing economic, social, and climate concer…

November 6, 2023

International Finance
The World Needs a Second Channel for Using SDRs

The multilateral development banks need to develop a second channel for mobilizing the world’s under-utilized special drawing rights (SDRs).

The 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and IMF in Marrakech

December 20, 2023

United States
Happy 4th Birthday to the U.S. Space Force!

The newest branch of the U.S. military marks its fourth year of service. 

Space Force