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April 24, 2025

Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies
Could Trump’s Tariffs Replace Income Tax for the Bottom 90%?

President Trump wants to eliminate income tax for Americans earning less than $150k. Could his tariffs offset that?

Could Trump’s Tariffs Replace Income Tax for the Bottom 90%?
Post by Benn Steil and Elisabeth Harding Geo-Graphics

September 27, 2024

China
China in Africa: September 2024

The outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing dominated headlines throughout September. Major infrastructure, green energy, and security commitments have silenced critics who doubt…

China's President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 5, 2024.
Article by Alexandra Dent China Strategy Initiative

April 24, 2025

Climate Change
The President’s Inbox Recap: Climate Change Realism on Earth Day 2025

The world is losing its battle to limit climate change, and the United States needs to prepare for consequences.

Sun sets behind wind turbines
Post by Oscar Berry The Water's Edge

September 3, 2024

China Strategy Initiative
China in Africa: August 2024

Throughout August, much of China’s engagement in Africa has set the stage for this week’s upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. While diplomats emphasized strengthening long-…

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship Peace Ark docks at Cape Town Cruise Terminal for the start of their visit that includes strengthening ties with South Africa and humanitarian medical assistance to communities in Cape Town, South Africa, August 22, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
Article by Alexandra Dent China Strategy Initiative

April 23, 2025

United States
The U.S. Trade Deficit: How Much Does It Matter?

President Trump has made reducing U.S. trade deficits a priority, but economists disagree over how much they matter and what to do about them.

Chinese steel factory
Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors Renewing America

August 8, 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa and the Gulf Are Growing Closer. Will It Increase Global Tensions?

The Gulf states are angling for closer ties with African countries, and the feeling is mutual. But critics say differences over governance values, labor rights, and ongoing conflicts could stoke tens…

In Brief by Alexandra Dent and Mariel Ferragamo

January 25, 2024

Gabon
Gabon’s Balancing Act

Gabon’s transitional government struggles to make the case for readmission into regional and global institutions.   

Gabon's transitional president General Brice Oligui Nguema salutes as he is inaugurated, in Libreville, Gabon on September 4, 2023.
Post by Alexandra Dent Africa in Transition

April 1, 2025

Women and Women's Rights
Women’s Power Index

Find out where women around the world wield political power—and why it matters.

Tracker by Linda Robinson and Noël James Women and Foreign Policy Program

July 10, 2020

Southeast Asia
Dents to Ruling Party in Singapore Election

By the normally staid, unchanging standards of Singapore politics, Friday’s election appears to be delivering significant changes. Though official results are not yet out as I write this, initial cou…

Heng Swee Keat of the People's Action Party meets residents during a walkabout ahead of the general election in Singapore on June 28, 2020.
Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound