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September 18, 2023

Democracy
A Democratic Inquest

Pervasive despondency about democracy in Africa urges the imperative to strengthen democratic institutions and practices.  

A large group of protesters in Nigeria raise their hands in a fist formation on Democracy Day.

May 12, 2020

Cybersecurity
Could the Coronavirus Crisis Strengthen Due Diligence in Cyberspace?

The European Union recently called upon countries to exercise due diligence with regard to cyberattacks targeting health organizations. Could the coronavirus crisis present an unanticipated opportuni…

European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters.

June 20, 2017

European Union
EU Creates a Diplomatic Toolbox to Deter Cyberattacks

The European Union asserts its right to sanction entities in response to cyberattacks against its members in the hope that it creates a deterrent effect.

EU Flags

October 29, 2015

Sub-Saharan Africa
South African Candidate to Head World Soccer?

Tokyo Sexwale, ex-freedom fighter, ex-Robben Island inmate, ex-premier, ex-cabinet minister, and multi-millionaire businessman has confirmed that he is a candidate for the presidency of the scandal-r…

FIFA Sexwale

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.