Welcome 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 April 6 to April 12.

China’s initial response to William Lai’s victory in Taiwan’s presidential election was relatively restrained but it will likely exert more pressure on Taiwan in the coming months. 

Criminal groups have captured parts of the state. A broad political coalition must fight corruption and root them out.

The UN-authorized Kenyan peace mission to Haiti is a welcome gesture, but it falls drastically short of the help the country urgently needs to establish a modern state.

The former CIA clandestine officer and former congressman from Texas is a candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

The IMF needs to focus on China’s external account in its surveillance. The reported current account surplus appears to be significantly too low.

Fatal shooting of Lagos lawyer by police refreshes clamor for law enforcement reform in Nigeria.