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April 18, 2019

Indonesia
Indonesia’s Election: What to Expect From Jokowi’s Second Term

With another five-year term, President Joko Widodo will possibly revive economic reform efforts and could take a more skeptical view toward China.

President Joko Widodo and his vice presidential candidate Maruf Amin wave during a press conference after Indonesia's election.
In Brief by Joshua Kurlantzick

July 9, 2019

China
Is China Undermining Human Rights at the United Nations?

Under President Xi Jinping, China is pressing the United Nations’ human rights body to favor national sovereignty and development over calling out domestic rights abuses.

In Brief by Lindsay Maizland

May 17, 2019

European Union
Why the European Parliament Elections Matter

Populist parties are looking to make big gains in European Parliament elections. That could disrupt EU policy on issues from trade to migration.

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini at a rally.
In Brief by James McBride

January 15, 2020

Nigeria
Nigeria’s Slide Toward Authoritarianism

The recent unlawful detention of a journalist and politician is the latest in a series of moves by Muhammadu Buhari’s administration that weaken the rule of law.

In Brief by John Campbell

December 30, 2020

Transition 2021
What’s Next for Foreign Aid Under Biden?

The Trump administration sought to reframe foreign aid around competition with China and Russia, but shrinking budgets and inconsistent policies undermined the effort. How will President-Elect Joe Bi…

In Brief by Colin Cookman*