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 July 22 to July 28.

Mexico will define the success of the U.S. State Department’s new synthetic drug initiative; In the Dominican Republic, politics trumps economics; Brazilian military mostly supported democracy.

The best-selling author, spiritual guru, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate announced her candidacy for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination.

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

Biden’s economic plans risk alienating the Global South when the United States needs them most.

The United States should deter China from forcibly uniting Taiwan with mainland China.