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October 14, 2022

Iran
Women This Week: Mass Protests Continue Across Iran

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 October 8 to October 14.

An Iranian woman living in Turkey with "Freedom" written on her forehead, takes part in a protest following the death of Mahsa Amini, near the Iranian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey October 4, 2022.

April 17, 2019

Nigeria
Boko Haram Evolves and Persists in Northeast Nigeria

The Shekau and al-Barnawi factions of Boko Haram continue to evolve and even grow. Changes in leadership and tactics raise questions about the extent of their affiliation with IS and overall stability, but they also indicate that the movement is far from defeated.

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May 15, 2020

Afghanistan
Women This Week: Attack on Maternity Ward in Kabul

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, covering May 7 to May 15, was compiled by Maleeha …

An Afghan nurse observes newborn children who lost their mothers during an attack at a hospital, in Kabul, Afghanistan May 13, 2020.

August 8, 2022

United States
European Lessons for American Economic Renewal

How an EU-style “Single Market Project” could spur U.S. Services Sector

European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton delivers a speech in Brussels in 2021.

May 9, 2023

Israel
As Israel Turns 75, "Foreign Affairs" Publishes a Call to Eliminate It

In its May/June issue "Foreign Affairs" magazine published an article by four well-known academics that called in essence for an end to the Jewish state that has existed since 1948.