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July 17, 2018

South Africa
Mandela’s Centenary Is Marked by the Rise of Close Friend Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa since January, was a close colleague of Nelson Mandela and regularly associates himself with the Mandela legacy and seeks to restore the late president’s values as South Africa’s lodestar.

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Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

April 18, 2019

Local and Traditional Leadership
South Africa's DA Receives High Marks for Municipal Governance

In the run-up to South Africa’s national elections, the Democratic Alliance (DA) will receive a boost from the Good Governance Africa’s annual Government Performance Index. Good Governance Africa is …

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Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

December 20, 2011

Marking this Blog to Market

Brad DeLong had an inspired post last week in which he took a look back to see where his prior beliefs had been undermined by reality. I like the idea. Here, then, are a few of my posts from the past…

Blog Post by Michael Levi Energy, Security, and Climate

April 25, 2024

China
Numbers of Visitors to China Rises From Pandemic-Era Lows

International arrivals to China seem to be picking back up as Beijing seeks to use tourism to boost its stagnating domestic economy.

Passengers await boarding for flights at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China.
Blog Post by Carl Minzner Asia Unbound

May 14, 2014

Baha’i Leaders in Iran Mark Six Years in Prison

Today, May 14, marks six years in prison for the seven leaders of the Baha’i community in Iran. Their biographies can be found here, and they are citizens whose only crime is their religion. They we…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

January 31, 2024

North Korea
Satellites, Summits, and Succession in North Korea

In 2023, North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un marked three significant achievements: a successful satellite launch, strengthened ties with Russia, and the public emergence of his daughter as his likely su…

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un views the launch of a Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile at an unknown location on December 18, 2023.
Blog Post by Scott A. Snyder Asia Unbound