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March 4, 2021

Global
The President's Inbox Episodes by Topic

A comprehensive list of each episode of The President's Inbox organized by topic. 

Resolute desk

August 30, 2010

China
In China, Where You Sit is Where You Stand

Over at The New Yorker, Evan Osnos has posted a fun piece on his “Letter from China” blog.  He nicely captures the ambivalence so many in China seem to feel these days about becoming the world’s se…

In China, Where You Sit is Where You Stand

February 25, 2022

China
How Is Beijing Portraying Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine for the Chinese Public?

Beijing has avoided direct criticism of Russia’s attack on Ukraine.  But Beijing’s domestic portrayal of the crisis for its own citizens is far from an enthusiastic embrace of Moscow’s actions. 

Ukrainian National Guard patrols the streets of Kyiv, Ukraine.

April 27, 2010

China
China’s Friends Indeed.

Before letting loose on the upcoming U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue in my next posting, I want to offer a couple of thoughts on the recent posting, "China’s Friends Indeed?" by my friend an…

March 13, 2019

Zimbabwe
Welcome Legal Reforms Undermined by Repression in Zimbabwe

In the run-up to last year’s presidential and parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe, hope was palpable in Harare. Civil society activists, journalists, and business leaders marveled at how political space had opened up in the wake of the coup that ousted longtime President Robert Mugabe. It was as if an entire country had opened up the windows to let in fresh air. However, these victories for Zimbabwe are ringing hollow because they occur against an alarming backdrop of state-sponsored violence and intimidation.

People arrested during protests wait to appear in the Magistrates court in Harare, Zimbabwe, January 16, 2019.