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December 22, 2023

Latin America
Amazon Deforestation Down But Little to Show for COP28, Plus Venezuela-Guyana Tensions

Region will struggle to maintain progress on deforestation. In Dubai, pledges don’t match financial commitments for Latin America. Maduro uses self-manufactured Essequibo crisis to crack down on the …

A deforested area which, according to authorities, is used for coca leaf plantations is seen during an overflight by the Colombian anti-narcotics police in Putumayo, Colombia, November 12, 2023.

December 8, 2023

United States
Election 2024: The Fourth Republican Presidential Debate

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: Substance took a back seat when four Republican presidential candidates took the debate stage in Al…

Debate

November 16, 2023

China
The President's Inbox Recap: The APEC Summit

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines at the 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco.

A brown sign as viewed welcoming APEC leaders to San Francisco.

November 1, 2023

Economics
The State of Sovereign Debt Restructuring After the Meetings in Marrakech

Some fundamental problems with the IMF’s Common Framework for debt restructuring have become apparent. Not the least, debt restructuring shouldn't just be an issue for low-income countries.

The State of Sovereign Debt Restructuring After the Meetings in Marrakech

October 27, 2023

China
Prized Panda Diplomats Return to Beijing

The National Zoo’s giant pandas will return to China by mid-November.

A giant black and white panda lays on a tree branch.

October 13, 2023

Cybersecurity
Cyber Week in Review: October 13, 2023

Social media flooded with bad information on Israel-Hamas conflict; Google mitigated largest DDoS attack ever; Chinese programmer fined for VPN use; Vietnam used Predator spyware against U.S.; IGF me…

Palestinians inspect the ruins of Watan Tower, which was destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Gaza City.

October 8, 2023

China
Can China Reduce Its Internal Balances Without Renewed External Imbalances?

The rest of the world has a big stake in whether China responds to the demand drag from its construction and real estate slump with looser monetary policy or with direct stimulus to households.

Can China Reduce Its Internal Balances Without Renewed External Imbalances?

October 4, 2023

United States
A California Bill Could Outlaw Caste Discrimination. Other States Should Follow Suit.

California is set to become the first state to ban discrimination on the basis of caste, giving the United States a window of opportunity to be a leading example on the issue across the world.

Newsom

September 22, 2023

Ukraine
The President’s Inbox Recap: Ukraine’s 2023 Counteroffensive

The war in Ukraine grinds on with no end in sight.

A Ukrainian tank as viewed driving over dusty terrain.

September 14, 2023

United States
Action on Planet and People Depends on Growth

Mobilizing investments needed to transition to net-zero energy require broad public backing and participation. Since poor people are less likely to support climate action, simultaneous efforts to all…

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