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September 24, 2015

Sub-Saharan Africa
Burkina Faso Coup End Is Good News

The resolution of Burkina Faso’s week-long military coup that temporarily ousted a civilian interim government is a good example of “African solutions to African problems.” The coup was rolled back b…

ECOWAS Group

February 8, 2023

United States
In Last Night’s SOTU, (Some) Republicans Gave Joe Biden Just What He Wanted

The spectacle highlighted not only the ongoing battle within the GOP, but also spoke to what may lie ahead on critical governance issues this year.

Biden SOTU

January 5, 2023

United States
Two Years After January 6, Some Reasons for Optimism

In the twenty-four months since rioters breached the U.S. Capitol, the capacity of the American system to overcome even the gravest challenges has quietly been on display.

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump riot in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021.

November 9, 2022

United States
What the Midterm Elections Mean for U.S. Foreign Policy

Despite what will likely be a divided next Congress, don’t expect major shifts when it comes to the two biggest international issues facing the United States today. Probably…

Residents cast their ballots for the 2022 midterm election at the Franklin County Board of Elections during early voting hours, in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., November 1, 2022.

November 2, 2022

United States
Beyond the Results, the Midterms Can Tell Us a Lot About How American Democracy Is Faring

Election night and the days immediately before and after will provide valuable insights into the health of democracy in the United States. Here are four things to watch.

Voters cast their ballots at a polling station during early voting at the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York City, New York on October 29, 2022