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June 2, 2024

Venezuela
Will the United States Boost Maduro in Venezuela’s Election?

A forced sale of CITGO oil company just days before Venezuela's July 28 presidential election would be a propaganda bonanza for the Maduro regime, and should be delayed by the United States governmen…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

October 2, 2017

Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Before Maria

My new discussion paper with Greg Makoff on economic and demographic trends in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Before Maria
Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

December 22, 2017

Zimbabwe
Sweet Deal for Zimbabwe’s Mugabe as Allies Face Jail or Exile

Robert Mugabe receives immunity for himself, a $10 million exit package, and protection for his wife Grace as his former allies face jail time as President Mnangagwa cracks down on the "criminals" that were allegedly behind his removal as vice president.

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Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

December 2, 2013

Israel
Homes Not So Sweet for Israeli Officials

There were more complaints last weekend about Prime Minister Netanyahu’s spending on his official residence in Jerusalem and private home in Caesarea. Without commenting directly on the expense budg…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

June 15, 2020

Philippines
Maria Ressa’s Verdict: A Capstone for the Collapse of Press Freedom in Southeast Asia

Yesterday (U.S. time), editor Maria Ressa, one of the most prominent journalists in the Philippines, and indeed in the world—she was selected as one of Time’s people of the year in 2018 and featured …

Maria Ressa in a white mask surrounded by reporters
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound