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August 31, 2023

Argentina
Latin America This Week: August 31, 2023

BRICS becomes BRICS+, though not all may join; Latin America looks West, not East, for its technology; more frequent droughts promise more slow downs in the Panama Canal.

Leaders of BRICS nations meet during the most recent BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.

August 22, 2023

Thailand
Is There a Succession Crisis in the Thai Monarchy?

A son of the king of Thailand made an unexpected return to Bangkok earlier this month, invigorating speculation of a looming succession crisis.

Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn's son, waves his hand while wearing a light blue t-shirt and light blue linen suit jacket. A man in a black jacket stands in the background.

August 22, 2023

Kenya
Kenya’s Governance Dilemma

With no clear end in sight for Kenya’s cost of living crisis, the Ruto administration will struggle to promote calm while managing expectations.

Red and white flowers lay before a vigil of photos showing Kenyans who had been killed in recent protests in July 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.

August 9, 2023

Latin America
Latin America This Week: August 9, 2023

Hot winters in the Andes and Southern Cone threaten Latin America’s advantages; Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico aim to ride U.S. semiconductor industrial policy coattails; Colombia’s new ceasefire agreeme…

One of Intel’s buildings in Guadalajara, Mexico.

July 19, 2023

China
You Are Planning to Visit China: Here’s What You Need to Know

Foreign visitors to China focusing solely on the political risks of entering China may overlook other important factors that are more immediately relevant when travelling in the country.

People visit a market at the tourism site of Qianmen street, in Beijing

July 6, 2023

Cambodia
Cambodia's Sham Election and What Comes Next

Cambodia will hold a national election on July 23, but long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen has eroded his political opposition and a once-vibrant media and civil society.

Cambodian leader wears a white polo shirt and glasses, standing in front of other party members wearing baseball hats during a political rally.

June 16, 2023

Cambodia
Cambodia Continues Toward Complete Authoritarianism as Southeast Asia Shrugs

Cambodia will hold national elections in July amid an increasingly repressive political environment.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen speaks in front of an ornate wooden dais wearing a black suit.