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February 6, 2023

Democratic Republic of Congo
The Papal Theory of Underdevelopment

Pope Francis’ diagnosis of the causes of African underdevelopment is simplistic, condescending, and ahistorical.

Pope Francis and President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi sit on a stage with a colorful orange, yellow, and white backdrop whilst gazing at one another.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

November 3, 2023

Maternal and Child Health
Women This Week: Future of the Catholic Church to Include More Women

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 October 28 to November 3.

Nuns hold rosaries as Pope Francis celebrates the Angelus prayer from a window for All Saints Day at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, November 1, 2023.
Blog Post by Noël James Women Around the World

October 31, 2023

United States
Meet Dean Phillips, Democratic Presidential Candidate

The U.S. congressman from Minnesota is a candidate for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination.

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

April 28, 2023

Women and Economic Growth
Women This Week: Children in South Asia Represent Plurality of Global Child Brides, UNICEF Reports

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 April 22 to April 28.   

A bride looks on during a Muslim mass marriage ceremony amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India February 14, 2021.
Blog Post by Noël James Women Around the World

November 3, 2023

United States
Election 2024: Election Day Is One Year Away

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: Three things to know about the 2024 campaign.

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

November 22, 2022

United States
What the 2022 Midterm Elections Mean for U.S. Climate Policy

Progress on President Biden’s climate agenda will slow with a split Congress. But with federal efforts dulled, state-level action could supply added momentum.

COP 27
Blog Post by Alice C. Hill and Madeline Babin Renewing America