September 11, 2020
Women and Women's RightsWelcome 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 the months of July and August.
September 11, 2020
AfghanistanThe Center for Preventive Action has compiled an accessible overview of the Afghan peace negotiations, including the U.S.-Taliban agreement, the U.S.-Afghan government joint declaration, and the ongo…
August 28, 2020
Wars and ConflictEach Friday this summer, we suggest foreign-policy-themed movies worth watching. This week: films that highlight the costs of war.
August 24, 2020
United StatesThe U.S. government responds to scores of disasters each year, coordinating closely with state, local, and foreign partners. However, more frequent and severe storms, fires, and floods are straining …
August 18, 2020
Conflict PreventionThe Center for Preventive Action has created this resource for those seeking information and analysis about the effects of COVID-19 on peace and conflict.
June 15, 2020
PhilippinesYesterday (U.S. time), editor Maria Ressa, one of the most prominent journalists in the Philippines, and indeed in the world—she was selected as one of Time’s people of the year in 2018 and featured …
May 20, 2020
Race and EthnicitySpeakers discuss how leaders from different sectors are spearheading organizational change in their respective fields, both through their experiences championing diversity at high-value levels and na…
May 15, 2020
Public Health Threats and PandemicsEconomy Minister Martín Guzmán discusses the state of Argentina's economy, how the coronavirus has affected it, and the challenges it confronts as it works to restructure its external debt. The C…
May 15, 2020
MalawiOne of the poorest countries in Africa, Malawi is vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has a high population density, many have underlying health conditions, and a weak a public health system. The pandemic will also exacerbate Malawi's food insecurity.
May 12, 2020
Puerto RicoThe coronavirus is delivering yet another heavy blow to natural disaster–prone Puerto Rico, threatening to deepen the U.S. territory’s economic and social crisis.