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June 13, 2023

LGBTQ+
Africa’s Struggle Toward Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws

Countries in Africa have some of the harshest and most discriminatory LGBTQ+ policies in the world. But some governments are taking hopeful steps toward inclusion.

Protesters picket against Uganda's anti-gay bill at the Uganda High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa.

February 22, 2023

Australia
China’s Influence Efforts Are Expanding—But They Also Often Are Failing

Understanding Beijing’s failures now is crucial ahead of a time when efforts to shape opinion are more sophisticated.

Home Affairs Minister sits on a green bench wearing a red blazer.

April 19, 2021

Myanmar
Post-Coup Myanmar Could Become a Failed State

In the days after Myanmar’s military staged a coup on Feb. 1, it likely hoped to consolidate power with minimal bloodshed. Having overthrown the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi, the Tatmad…

A fire burns on the street during a protest against the military coup, in Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2021.

January 19, 2022

Middle East and North Africa
Biden’s Middle East Strategy Is Ruthless Pragmatism

There’s a single thread connecting the White House approach to the region, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud deliver remarks to reporters before meeting at the State Department in Washington, U.S., October 14, 2021

March 13, 2023

Turkey
Erdoğan Is In Danger

With elections looming large, last month's earthquake bodes ill for Turkey's strongman. 

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in a blue suit speaking at a podium