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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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October 9, 2019
Sub-Saharan Africa
The Origins of African States, and Their Names
An article on the origins of the names of African countries was recently published in Quartz. It includes a map of the continent in 1885, shortly after the Berlin Conference. Portuguese and Arabic traders and explorers are the origins of some names, European mispronunciation of tribal names are the origins of others.
February 8, 2022
Iran
The Last Shah
Ray Takeyh provides new interpretations of many important events—including the 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadeq and the rise of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini—significantly revising ou…
April 23, 2024
United States
The U.S.-ASEAN Relationship: A Conversation With U.S. Ambassadors
Panelists discuss the strategic opportunities and challenges of the U.S.-ASEAN partnership in addressing pressing regional and global issues, including trade, maritime security, human rights, climate…
April 15, 2024
Americas
C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Roberto Campos Neto
Roberto Campos Neto discusses Brazil Central Bank’s priorities for the digital agenda in 2024, and prospects for Brazil’s economy. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings t…
April 16, 2024
Emerging Markets
Central Bank Governance in Emerging Markets
Central bank governors from some of the largest emerging markets discuss the economic outlook in their countries, how their banks have addressed global inflation, and opportunities for sustained econ…
April 2, 2024
India
India’s 2024 General Election: What to Know
The election date for the world’s largest democracy is set to begin April 19 and last six weeks. What would the results of a third term for Prime Minister Modi mean for India’s economy, democracy, an…
March 25, 2024
Indonesia
Five Things to Expect from a Prabowo Presidency
Prabowo Subianto was named the winner of the Indonesian presidential election. But it is unclear which version of Prabowo—the more moderate candidate from the campaign trail or the self-styled strong…
