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June 10, 2020

Human Trafficking
COVID-19, Migrant Labor, and the Case for Labor Recruitment Reform

This post is part of the Council on Foreign Relations’ blog series on human trafficking, in which CFR fellows and other leading experts assess new approaches to improve U.S. and global efforts to cur…

Ethiopian domestic workers wearing masks stand with their belongings in front of the Ethiopian consulate in Lebanon, June 8, 2020.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for Women Around the World Women Around the World

January 15, 2021

Democracy
Dear America: The Rest of The World is Watching

On January 6, a large group of rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to unconstitutionally obstruct the certification of Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. The events could prove detrimental for democracy in the developing world.

The Capitol is seen behind a fence and a sign that reads "AREA CLOSED By order of the United States Capitol Police Board,", in Washington, D.C. on January 15, 2021.
Blog Post by Guest Blogger for John Campbell Africa in Transition

December 30, 2015

Sub-Saharan Africa
What to Watch: Africa 2016

While western governments are currently transfixed on events in Iraq and Syria, it is important that they do not forget Africa. Boko Haram has become the world’s deadliest terrorist organization and …

Africa 2016
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

July 19, 2012

Egypt
Tales of Omar Suleiman

This article was originally published here on ForeignPolicy.com on Thursday, July 19.  "I am responsible for the stability of Egypt," Lt. Gen. Omar Suleiman said, his voice rising as his large fist …

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Blog Post by Steven A. Cook From the Potomac to the Euphrates

February 28, 2007

China
Why is China’s government trying so hard to hold down China’s current living standard? And investing so much of China’s savings in depreciating assets?

Dr. DeLong is engaged is a rather spirited debate over at TPMCafe – one that mirrors the debate inside the Democratic party.  It is a debate over trade, but it also is a debate over US grand strategy…

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money