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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

January 26, 2024

United States
Election 2024: Is NATO on the Ballot in 2024?

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The 2024 election has potentially significant implications for the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati…

NATO flags as viewed hanging in a line.

December 8, 2023

Climate Change
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the year.

Statue of Liberty

October 31, 2023

United States
Meet Dean Phillips, Democratic Presidential Candidate

The U.S. congressman from Minnesota is a candidate for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination.

Phillips

June 5, 2023

Latin America
Latin America This Week: June 5, 2023

Lula’s promise to reindustrialize Brazil won’t be easy; As Milei gains momentum, dollarization gets a second look.

Employees work on a solar energy panel of Chinese solar equipment manufacturer BYD in Campinas, Brazil February 13, 2020.

November 21, 2023

China
China's Current Account Surplus Is Likely Much Bigger Than Reported

The IMF needs to focus on China’s external account in its surveillance. The reported current account surplus appears to be significantly too low.

China's Current Account Surplus Is Likely Much Bigger Than Reported

June 16, 2023

Myanmar
A Review of Tragic Nation Burma: Why and How Democracy Failed by Amitav Acharya

In Tragic Nation Burma: Why and How Democracy Failed, scholar Amitav Acharya examines Myanmar's failed democratic transition.

Myanmar's military leader stands in an open-top motorcade wearing traditional dress.