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May 28, 2019

Japan
During Trump Visit, Abe Aims to Reinforce Ties and Smooth Trade Strains

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe designed an elaborate visit for President Trump, complete with golf, a sumo championship, warship tours, and a meeting with the new emperor and empress. But the pag…

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump upon his arrival at Mobara Country Club in Chiba prefecture, Japan, on May 26, 2019.

July 2, 2018

China
Belt and Router: China Aims for Tighter Internet Controls with Digital Silk Road

Coauthored with Ashley Feng, research associate in the international institutions and global governance program at the Council on Foreign Relations. Given the hype surrounding China’s Belt and Roa…

China's Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Huning attends the opening ceremony of the fourth World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, China on December 3, 2017.

May 17, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cyber Week in Review: May 16, 2024

Four Senators release AI Policy Roadmap; U.S. and partners unveil data-sharing agreement; Frank McCourt bids for TikTok; Biden passes new tariffs on Chinese tech; FBI seizes cybercrime marketplace.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is flanked by Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) as he addresses a press conference during a break in a bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Insight Forum for all U.S. senators at the U.S. Capitol on September 13, 2023

May 6, 2016

Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa and Iran Aim to Resume Strong Trade Relationship

Tyler Falish is an intern for the Council on Foreign Relations Africa Studies program, and a student in Fordham University’s Graduate Program in International Political Economy & Development. South …

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May 23, 2024

Democratic Republic of Congo
A Puzzling Attempted Coup in the DRC

A clumsy coup d’état attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo reveals the underlying fragility of U.S.-DRC relations.  

The Congolese Republican Guard and police block a road around the scene of an attempted coup d'etat in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on May 19, 2024.

May 31, 2024

Thailand
Has the King of Thailand Split With Thaksin?

The king of Thailand had seemingly allied with Thailand’s most powerful civilian politician, Thaksin Shinawatra. Now, the alliance may be collapsing—again showing the vast, hidden power of the Thai m…

Former Thai prime minister stands at a gold altar with flowers and candles.

December 1, 2014

Sub-Saharan Africa
Kano, Nigeria, Mosque Attack Likely Aimed at Governor, Emir

The November 28 attack on worshippers at Kano’s Central Mosque killed at least 130, according to the Nigerian media. No group has claimed responsibility, though most observers appear to think it was …

Africa - Kano Bombing