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October 20, 2023

Monetary Policy
What Is the U.S. Federal Reserve?

Over the past decade, the Fed kept interest rates low while it deployed trillions of dollars in stimulus and expanded its regulatory oversight. Now, the central bank is back in the spotlight for its …

A stone bald eagle perches on the Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC.
Backgrounder by James McBride, Anshu Siripurapu, and Noah Berman Renewing America

March 1, 2021

Iran
Biden Fires a Warning Shot at Iran

President Biden, after little more than a month in power, has used military force for the first time--against Iran. In my previous post here, "Biden and Iran: Two Questions," I asked what the preside…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

January 30, 2023

Censorship and Freedom of Expression
Whither Political Freedoms in Africa?

When it comes to civil liberties in Africa, Western governments and institutions must put their monies where their mouths are.

A vigil is shown with dozens of lit candles for prominent journalist Martinez Zogo. A poster of his face is shown which reads "Ta famille d'Amplitude FM te dit."
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

February 16, 2005

Iraq
IRAQ: The June 28 Transfer of Power

This publication is now archived. Who controls Iraq’s government?The Interim Iraq Government (IIG). Under the terms of an annex to Iraq’s temporary constitution--the Transitional Administrative Law (…

Backgrounder by Sharon Otterman

January 16, 2023

Japan
The Disappearing Japanese Bid for Global Bonds

The rise in Japanese holdings of foreign bonds had an enormous impact on global markets between 2011 and 2020. The markets will now have to adapt to a sustained reduction in Japanese demand.

The Disappearing Japanese Bid for Global Bonds
Blog Post by Brad W. Setser and Alex Etra Follow the Money