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March 1, 2023

Economics
The World Bank Stepped Up During the Pandemic

The World Bank (and the IMF) should get credit for increasing their lending to the world's poorest countries during the pandemic. But without additional action, net flows to developing economies will…

The World Bank Stepped Up During the Pandemic
Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

December 17, 2020

2020 in Review
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the past year.

Pakistan students
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

May 24, 2024

Child Marriage
Women This Week: Activists End Effort to Carry out Mass Wedding Involving Child Brides in Nigeria

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 18 to May 24.  

A group of girls stand near the Shehu of Borno's palace on the eve of the Eid- Al Fitr festival in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Blog Post by Noël James Women Around the World

December 28, 2022

2022 in Review
Ten World Figures Who Died in 2022

Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.  

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on her coronation day at Buckingham Palace in 1953.
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

December 29, 2020

2020 in Review
Ten World Figures Who Died in 2020

Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen attends a memorial service for late Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui at a chapel of Aletheia University in New Taipei City, Taiwan September 19, 2020.
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

February 3, 2023

Saudi Arabia
Women This Week: Saudi Arabia to Sponsor the 2023 Women’s World Cup

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 January 28 to February 3.

Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand - UEFA Qualifiers - Group C - Netherlands v Iceland - Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht, Netherlands - September 6, 2022 Netherlands' Stephanie van der Gragt celebrates scoring their first goal with Romee Leuchter, Fenna Kalma, Kerstin Casparij and teammates.
Blog Post by Caroline Kapp Women Around the World