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

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 February 3 to February 9.

China’s pivot to a new strategy of indirect intervention through its large state banks requires new approaches to policing currency policies by both the U.S. Treasury and IMF.

Despite repeated failure, faith in closely controlled economies among Africa’s political elites remains strong.

China’s response to the war in Gaza has jeopardized its once fruitful relationship with Israel, a risk China is willing to take as it exploits the war to bolster its own standing and undermine the Un…

Ruling elites in South and Southeast Asia have stacked the electoral deck in their favor, hindering the chances of opposition parties.

Attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea pose significant challenges for the global economy.

Feeling stuck and unheeded, young Nigerians are increasingly resorting to all manner of desperate measures.

AI will bring major breakthroughs in areas like education and medicine. However, lack of internet access could prevent many people from benefitting from these innovations.

Chinese port financing has plenty of drawbacks. But developing countries have few alternatives.