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December 21, 2023

United States
Ten Elections to Watch in 2024

Dozens of countries, constituting half the world’s population, will hold elections in 2024. Here are ten to watch.

Indo elections

September 14, 2023

United States
Will the U.S. Plan to Counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative Work?

At the G20 summit, the United States and its partners revealed an economic corridor linking India, the Middle East, and Europe. It is premature, however, to call this a serious counterweight to China…

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at the opening session of 2022’s G20 Summit held in Bali, Indonesia.

August 3, 2023

Italy
Why Is Italy Withdrawing From China’s Belt and Road Initiative?

Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative would reflect disappointment with the lack of economic benefits and a more fundamental strategic rethinking of China.

Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting in Rome, Italy in March, 2019.

July 19, 2019

Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: Parliamentary Progress in Japan

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, covering July 12 to July 19, was compiled by Mallo…

Sakura Uchikoshi, an opposition candidate for JapanÕs July 21 upper house election, speaks at her campaign rally in Mitsuke, Japan, July 9, 2019.

October 7, 2022

Cybersecurity
Cyber Week in Review: October 7, 2022

Ghanaian electricity provider hit by ransomware; U.S. further limits semiconductor exports to China; CLOUD Act enters force; Micron announces new U.S. chip fab; Biden signs order implementing U.S.-EU…

Joe Biden and Ursula von der Leyen shake hands in front of an American flag.

September 21, 2021

China
Europe’s Global Gateway Plans To Counter China, But Questions Remain

Europe is responding to China's Belt and Road Initiative, but it is unclear whether its alternative can succeed.

View of Piraeus Port in Greece shows cargo containers and the ocean behind.