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October 10, 2024

Maternal and Child Health
Taking Stock on the International Day of the Girl Child

Colombia, Sweden, and the United Nations to convene the First Global Ministerial on Ending Violence Against Children.

Sudanese girls who fled the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region, walk beside makeshift shelters holding each other's hands in Adre, Chad July 29, 2023.

October 11, 2024

Taiwan
Reading Lai Ching-te’s National Day Speech and Its Implications for Cross-Strait Relations

Although Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, delivered a measured National Day speech, China is unlikely to ease its pressure campaign.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech commemorating the 113th birthday of the Republic of China, Taiwan's formal name.

October 4, 2024

United States
Election 2024: Where the Election Stands One Month Before Election Day

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: With polls showing a neck-and-neck race, both presidential campaigns are looking to turn out their …

Election workers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, scan ballots cast during the 2022 midterm election.

August 9, 2024

United States
Election 2024: Where the Presidential Race Stands Three Months Before Election Day

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The 2024 election continues to be a tight race where policy issues are taking a back seat to person…

Poll Worker Voting Stickers

May 24, 2024

United States
Remembering a Fallen Hero on Memorial Day

The story of an American who died in service to his country.

A man as viewed tracing a name from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall.

February 15, 2024

United States
A Presidents’ Day Quiz

The thirteenth annual TWE Presidents' Day quiz.

White House 2016

October 18, 2024

United States
Election 2024: Is the United States Ready to Confront the Axis of Autocracies?

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: Rising cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea will likely test whoever takes office…

Putin and Kim Jong-un at Pyongyang Summit

March 8, 2024

Sexual Violence
Women This Week: International Women’s Day

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 March 2 to March 8.

Women take part in a demonstration to call for gender equality and demand an end to violence against women to mark International Women's Day in Paris, France, March 8, 2024.

February 8, 2024

Pakistan
Pakistan’s Election: Not Free or Fair Beforehand, Chaotic On Election Day

Election day in Pakistan was marred by internet blackouts and suspended mobile phone service.

The former prime minister of Pakistan gestures with his hand while he stands with a group of people wearing a checkered blazer and white scarf.

March 13, 2024

Global
The President’s Inbox Recap: International Women’s Day

Adolescence is one of the most formative periods in a girl’s life.

Five girls as viewed sitting in a line.