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June 26, 2014

U.S. Foreign Policy
A Conversation with Ambassador Catherine M. Russell

Rachel Vogelstein and Ambassador Catherine M. Russell discuss how the United States can seek to elevate the status of women and girls internationally through its foreign policy agenda.

Podcast

June 2, 2016

Technology and Innovation
Net Politics Podcast: Catherine Novelli

In this latest episode of the Net Politics podcast, I speak to Catherine Novelli, undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy, and the environment.

Podcast U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Cathy Novelli speaks with the media during the "Our Ocean" conference in Vina del Mar city, October 5, 2015. (Rodrigo Garrido/Reuters)

March 15, 2024

Demonstrations and Protests
Women This Week: Thousands of Women Gather Despite Protest Ban in Turkey

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 March 9 to March 15.

A demonstrator shouts slogans as they gather near Taksim Square to mark International Women's Day, in Istanbul, Turkey March 8, 2024.

December 29, 2023

2023 in Review
Ten World Figures Who Died in 2023

Ten people who passed away this year who shaped world affairs for better or worse.

Sunset

October 12, 2023

LGBTQ+
Why Anti-LGBTQ Attacks Matter for Democracy

Attacks on LGBTQI+ people and their rights are on the rise, policymakers should pay closer attention to anti-LGBTQI+ activity as a sign of democratic backsliding and take steps to address this issue…

December 22, 2022

Human Rights
Marriage Equality: Global Comparisons

A growing number of countries are legalizing same-sex marriage amid a steady advance in rights for LGBTQ+ people, but opposition remains strong in many others.

Two young women sitting in ornate white chairs and holding hands surrounded by members of the media.