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January 28, 2022

South Sudan
Understanding South Sudan’s Postwar Struggle for Democracy and Accountability

In the wake of its civil war, South Sudan has struggled to build democratic institutions and deliver justice for human rights abuses and atrocity crimes.

In Brief by David J. Scheffer and Madeline Babin International Institutions and Global Governance Program

April 20, 2020

Americas
Who Is Killing Latin America’s Environmentalists?

A surge in killings of environmentalists is part of a disturbing trend of increasing threats to social leaders across Latin America.

In Brief by Paul J. Angelo and David Gevarter Latin America Studies Program

June 5, 2020

Demonstrations and Protests
Photos: How George Floyd’s Death Sparked Protests Worldwide

A U.S. police officer’s killing of George Floyd has sparked protests around the world against racial injustice and police brutality.

In Brief by Lindsay Maizland and Sabine Baumgartner

September 9, 2019

Afghanistan
Time to Reboot the Mistake-Riddled U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks

President Trump’s announcement to halt peace talks in Afghanistan gives U.S. negotiators a chance to correct three critical mistakes.

In Brief by Max Boot National Security and Defense Program

August 5, 2021

Climate Change
Why NOAA Matters for U.S. Climate Policy

The federal agency tasked with weather forecasting and research has played a growing role in climate policy, but also faced controversy during the Trump administration. What does NOAA do?

In Brief by Zachary Rosenthal Renewing America