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May 31, 2024

Social Issues
Women This Week: Melinda Gates to Spend $1 Billion to Advance Women’s Issues

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 May 25 to May 31. 

Women's March activists gather outside the White House in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark Roe v Wade abortion decision in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 9, 2022.
Blog Post by Noël James Women Around the World

November 22, 2016

Development
U.S. House of Representatives: Women’s Participation in Peace and Security is Critical

The U.S. House of Representatives just signaled its commitment to women and girls globally. It took a historic step last week by passing the Women, Peace, and Security Act (H.R. 5332), which pledges …

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Blog Post by Jamille Bigio Women Around the World

August 24, 2018

North Korea
Global Conflict This Week: United States Appoints Special Representative to North Korea

Developments in conflicts across the world that you might have missed this week.

South Korean soldier stands guard.
Blog Post by Center for Preventive Action Strength Through Peace

May 17, 2024

Terrorism and Counterterrorism
The Spanish Inquisition, Part Two

Spain, a country where antisemitic attitudes are the highest in Western Europe, is taking the lead in trying to deprive Israel of the arms it needs to defend itself.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

May 22, 2024

China
Advanced Manufacturing to be a Focus of China’s July Party Plenum

China's third plenum will likely emphasize manufacturing as a tool to remedy domestic economic problems, which may run the risk of heightening tensions with its trading partners.

A worker inspects batteries for electric vehicles being manufactured at a factory in Dongguan, China.
Blog Post by Carl Minzner Asia Unbound

May 21, 2024

Kenya
A Preview of Kenya’s State Visit

During Kenya’s state visit, the United States should work toward building a more resilient model of U.S.-Africa partnerships.

Kenya's President William Ruto addresses the nation following heavy rains and subsequent flooding in the country, at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya on May 3, 2024.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

May 24, 2024

Cybersecurity
Cyber Week in Review: May 24, 2024

UK and South Korea host AI Safety Summit; China rolls out Xi Jinping Thought chatbot; House committee passes bill restricting export of AI systems; Biden meets with Kenyan President; TikTok to limit …

Han Duck-soo, South Korean Prime Minister, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of the AI Global Forum in Seoul, South Korea on May 22, 2024
Blog Post by Kat Duffy and Kyle Fendorf Net Politics

May 10, 2024

Maternal and Child Health
Women This Week: Women and Girls Facing Severe Challenges as Israel Plans Rafah Invasion

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 May 4 to May 10.  

Women inspect as a house damaged in an Israeli strike lies in ruin, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 3, 2024.
Blog Post by Noël James Women Around the World