February 23, 2011
AfghanistanThere are clear indications of direct U.S. talks with the Taliban to end violence in Afghanistan, says expert Steve Coll. But the process is fraught with challenges posed by all parties to the confli…
December 1, 2017
YemenAverting famine will require Saudi Arabia to permit the resumption of commercial shipping of food and fuel to the besieged country.
February 13, 2008
Sub-Saharan AfricaSteve Radelet, an expert on African developmental issues, considers the long-term impact of President Bush’s policies toward Africa.
August 19, 2013
Middle East and North AfricaAl Jazeera America arrives on the U.S. cable TV scene in a bid to win goodwill and market share through an increasingly rare news-heavy format, says expert William Youmans.
March 27, 2012
North KoreaA planned satellite launch by North Korea has suspended U.S. food aid. CFR’s Scott Snyder says that Pyongyang is grappling with whether to choose international legitimacy or domestic political consol…
February 4, 2011
Food and Water SecurityWith food prices at historic levels, unrest is mounting around the world, particularly in import-dependent regions such as the Middle East. CFR’s Laurie Garrett says to meet demand going forward, cou…
November 3, 2010
IndiaU.S. concerns over India’s nuclear liability law are likely to come up during President Obama’s trip to India, but expert Ashley Tellis says the trip is unlikely to yield alterations that allow a lev…
August 4, 2010
North KoreaWashington’s new sanctions against North Korea, focusing on international financial institutions and banking systems, are likely to have more impact than trade sanctions, says North Korea economic ex…
March 27, 2007
IranA top national security expert, Robert E. Hunter, says it’s time for the United States to offer Iran security guarantees to win concessions on its nuclear program.
May 1, 2006
DemocracyThe latest report by the U.S. inspector general for Iraq’s reconstruction says work continues to be hobbled by security concerns, poor oversight and corruption. Stuart Bowen Jr. tells cfr.org that in…