January 22, 2019
IndiaWashington will need to identify and commit to specific goals in the Indo-Pacific if this geographic and strategic approach is to be successful.
May 25, 2017
World Health Organization (WHO)With the United States likely to pull back on global health funding, the World Health Organization, under its new director-general, will need to undertake serious structural and administrative change…
June 27, 2018
State and Local GovernmentsAs the world rapidly grows more urban, city leaders are turning to a new form of voluntary, locally oriented diplomacy to coordinate with their global peers on sustainable development, infrastructure…
June 21, 2018
IsraelChina and Israel have sharply ramped up trade, investment, and cultural ties in recent years, but obstacles to closer relations may yet emerge.
May 31, 2018
IranThe latest recurrence of domestic protests in Iran stems from the country’s role in regional wars, combined with corruption and economic mismanagement. This discontent is likely to continue to pose a…
May 9, 2018
South KoreaThe rapid pace of North Korean diplomacy makes it crucial that Japan and South Korea coordinate more closely on potential changes to Northeast Asian security. But they must first overcome some deep-r…
May 18, 2018
Foreign AidDuring its fifteen years, PEPFAR has become one of the most important global health initiatives ever launched. However, its influence is fading, threatening the global fight against HIV/AIDS as the s…
March 6, 2018
Al-QaedaWith the demise of the Islamic State, a revived al-Qaeda and its affiliates should now be considered the world’s top terrorist threat.
March 2, 2018
South KoreaSouth Korea must capitalize on its diplomatic push to bridge the divide between its longtime ally and its combative neighbor.
February 13, 2018
South AfricaThe scandal-plagued leader’s removal could set the party of Nelson Mandela on a path toward reestablishing South Africa as a role model for the rest of the continent.