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July 27, 2023

Sudan
The President’s Inbox Recap: Sudan’s Civil War

The deadly conflict in Sudan has displaced millions and could roil the region.

Smoke as viewed rising above the Khartoum skyline.

April 3, 2017

Egypt
Egypt Goes From Bad to Worse: Under President Sisi, the Nation Longs for the Good Old Days of Mubarak

Five years after the Arab Spring, Egyptians under Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are further from democracy than ever.

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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

April 10, 2023

Sudan
Security Infighting Drives Delays in Sudan

Though the military claims to be a stabilizing force for Sudan’s transition to democracy, divisions amongst the security elite continue to hinder progress toward civilian rule. 

Protesters holding a Sudanese flag march during a rally marking the anniversary of the April uprising, in Khartoum, Sudan.

June 9, 2023

Afghanistan
Women This Week: Afghan Schoolgirls Targeted in Poison Attack

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 covers June 3 to June 9.   

An Afghan girl reads the Koran in a madrasa or religious school in Kabul, Afghanistan, October 8, 2022.