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April 6, 2023

Nigeria
The Uses of Anger

Those on the socioeconomic margins understand one thing: civility is sometimes a luxury they cannot afford. 

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December 9, 2021

Elections and Voting
Ten Elections to Watch in 2022

Numerous countries will hold elections in 2022. Here are ten to watch. 

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March 12, 2021

Central America
Making Anti-Corruption Reforms Stick in the Northern Triangle

The Biden administration made a bold commitment to support the region’s prosecutors in their fight against impunity. But corrupt courts, business associations, and legislatures could derail the progr…

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February 4, 2022

Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: First Woman President Sworn Into Office in Honduras

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 January 27 to February 4.

New Honduran President Xiomara Castro delivers a speech during her swearing-in ceremony in Tegucigalpa on January 27.

October 4, 2016

Malaysia
South and Southeast Asia—The Islamic State’s New Front?

Over the past year, as the Islamic State (ISIS) has suffered multiple losses in Syria and Iraq, the group has clearly been looking to widen its impact, taking the fight to countries outside of the Mi…

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