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Eyes on Gaza, Argentina’s Presidential Vote, Putin Seeks Friends, and MoreAs the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues, diplomacy ramps up in the Middle East amid concerns of spreading tensions; Argentina holds an election while its economy suffers record inflation; Russian President Vladimir Putin and other top Russian officials venture abroad to seek allies as their war with Ukraine grinds on; and the death toll from Sudan’s conflict reaches at least nine thousand.
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Sudan’s Civil Society Laying the Groundwork for Sustained PeaceSupporting Sudanese agency in the ongoing conflict will boost confidence-building measures for a sustained peace.
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What Is the Extent of Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis?As armed conflict rages on, Sudan’s devastating humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. More than four million people have been displaced, threatening national and regional upheaval.
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Africa’s Multiple Security CrisesAcross the continent, ill-conceived security arrangements are having unintended consequences
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The President’s Inbox Recap: Sudan’s Civil WarThe deadly conflict in Sudan has displaced millions and could roil the region.
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Sudan’s Civil War, With Michelle GavinMichelle Gavin, the Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the deadly struggle between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for control of Sudan.
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Women This Week: Male Guardianship Policies Persist in MENA RegionWelcome 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 July 15 to July 21.
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Women This Week: Women’s Health a Year After the Dobbs v. Jackson RulingWelcome 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 June 17 to June 23.
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EU Leaders’ Summit, Biden Marks Abortion Ruling Anniversary, Guatemala’s Election, and MoreHeads of state from the European Union’s twenty-seven members meet in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine and new initiatives to coordinate defense, economics, and migration; the Biden administration takes part in events marking the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which continues to draw international scrutiny; Guatemala holds its general election with voters concerned about poverty, crime, and political corruption; and the UN pledges $1.5 billion in aid to Sudan as fighting continues.
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Seeking Urgency on SudanSudan’s crisis is deepening, and the international response is utterly inadequate.
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Resolving Sudan’s Crisis Will Require Inclusive PeaceWomen, who were at the forefront of the country’s pro-democracy movement in 2019, require renewed support to enable lasting peace.
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Turkey’s Runoff Election, Debt Ceiling Dangers, Nigeria’s Tinubu Inaugurated as President, and MorePresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his opponent Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu face off in Turkey’s runoff election; U.S. government leaders contend with a looming deadline to avoid a disastrous default; president-elect Bola Tinubu is sworn in as Nigeria contends with an economic crisis; Evan Gershkovich’s pre-trial detention is extended; and Sudan struggles to find a lasting solution to the conflict between the military and a paramilitary group, exacerbating its humanitarian crisis.
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What Is Russia’s Wagner Group Doing in Africa?Russia’s Wagner Group has intervened in the affairs of several African countries, providing military and security support while expanding Moscow’s influence across the continent.
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Women This Week: Women Win Historic Number of Seats in Turkish ParliamentWelcome 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 May 13 to May 19.
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Women This Week: Thousands of Women and Girls Without Medical Care After Hospital Attacks in SudanWelcome 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 May 6 to May 12.