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July 18, 2019

Pakistan
Pakistan, Terrorism, and Meeting Trump

Yesterday news broke that Pakistani police had arrested Hafiz Saeed, founder of the UN- and U.S.-designated terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.

File photo: Supporters shower Hafiz Saeed with flower petals as he walks to court in Lahore, Pakistan, in November 2017. The court released him from house arrest.
Blog Post by Alyssa Ayres Asia Unbound

February 24, 2022

Ukraine
Why Putin’s War With Ukraine Is a Miscalculation

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a geopolitical earthquake that will cause repercussions far beyond Europe. But the Russian president might be planting the seeds for the demise of his regime by overrea…

In Brief by Charles A. Kupchan Europe Program

October 16, 2023

Japan
Doden Aiko: Answering a Journalist’s Calling

Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) Special Affairs Commentator Doden Aiko offers her insights from working as a correspondent and field reporter around the world.

Doden Aiko, Special Affairs Commentator at NHK
Blog Post by Sheila A. Smith Asia Unbound

October 3, 2023

Egypt
October War Legacy Fades in Troubled Modern Egypt

Half a century later, Egypt regards its brief war with Israel as an important military milestone that initially bolstered its leaders, though in recent years, Egypt has weakened under repressive, ine…

In Brief by Steven A. Cook Middle East Program

November 17, 2023

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Women This Week: Israelis and Palestinians Pay Tribute to Women Wage Peace Cofounder

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 November 11 to November 17.

Women gesture as they take part in a protest, organised by "Women Wage Peace" grassroots movement, against Israel's planned annexation of part of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, outside government offices in Tel Aviv, Israel June 18, 2020. The placards in Hebrew read," Stop the annexation, make peace" and in Arabic, "Women make peace".
Blog Post by Women and Foreign Policy Program Staff Women Around the World

December 4, 2006

Lebanon
El Reedy: Arabs Need to Talk to Iran on Settling Lebanon Crisis

Abdel Raouf El Reedy, a former Egyptian ambassador to the United States and a Mideast expert, says Arab leaders need to engage Iran to find a solution to the crisis in Lebanon.

Interview by Abdel Raouf El Reedy and Bernard Gwertzman

October 16, 2023

Guatemala
Guatemala's Protests Go National, Plus Meddling Ex-Presidents and a Thaw in U.S.-Venezuela Relations

Guatemala’s protest movement goes national; Latin America’s meddlesome ex-presidents; U.S. border crisis and geopolitical turmoil are taking the pressure off Maduro.

Guatemalan demonstrators participate in anti-corruption protest
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman Latin America’s Moment