Brazil has an opportunity to become a powerful bridge between developed economies and the Global South—the United States should support that ambition. 

Gender equality is a crucial missing piece of the climate puzzle. If governments want a fighting chance of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and shifting to renewable energy, they must give women mor…

Once a country loses its sense of national identity, a national unraveling is often not far behind.

Existing tools might be sufficient, and it's not clear if a new regime makes sense.

As Liberia heads to a closely contested runoff election, the possibilities are decidedly limited. 

The country’s massive economic problems will be a vexing challenge for whoever becomes president.