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January 19, 2023

Afghanistan
The Taliban in Afghanistan

The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, twenty years after their ouster by U.S. troops. Under their harsh rule, they have cracked down on women’s rights and neglected basic services.

Taliban fighters hold a flag for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

October 24, 2022

Sudan
Sudan's Coup: One Year Later

Despite military officials seizing power from the transitional government one year ago, Sudanese citizens continue to mobilize for a democratic future. 

Carrying colorful posters and Sudan's green, red, black, and white striped flag, protesters march at an anti-coup rally in Khartoum, Sudan.

September 9, 2022

Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Guantanamo Bay: Twenty Years of Counterterrorism and Controversy

The U.S. military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has generated intense debate for two decades, raising enduring questions about national security, human rights, and justice.

A collage of surveillance photographs shows Guantanamo detainees.

September 6, 2022

Middle East and North Africa
Young Professionals Briefing Series: The Threat of Terror at Home and Abroad

Our panelists discuss U.S. counterterrorism policy, including the current terror threat landscape in the Middle East and Africa, the growth of domestic terrorism, and the ability of the United States…

Play Members of Israeli security forces and emergency services inspect the site of a reported attack on an Israeli bus

June 30, 2022

Sudan
Pro-Democracy Movement Persists in Sudan

Sudan's June 30 demonstrations reflect citizens' desire for civilian control of the state, and the junta's discomfort with expressions of popular will.

Several protesters march with their hands raised and flags waving down the streets of Sudan.