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Russia

Russia’s Post-Rebellion Moves, NATO’s Vilnius Summit, Europe’s 21st Century Woodstock, and More

Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to assert control and stability after the coup attempt by Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin; NATO prepares for its summit in Vilnius, Lithuania with mounting questions about Ukrainian membership; hundreds of thousands attend Denmark’s Roskilde music festival that highlights the power of art in society; and Zambia secures a deal to restructure its $6 billion in sovereign debt.

Podcast with Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins June 29, 2023 The World Next Week
Economics

Getting Debt Restructuring Terms Right

State contingent instruments can play a role in debt restructuring agreements, but they shouldn’t be a give-away to investors. There is a compelling case for their use in Zambia—but not in Sri Lanka.

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser May 3, 2023 Follow the Money
Zambia

Zambia’s Bet on Democracy

High stakes and encouraging progress in Zambia should prompt international support.

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin January 4, 2023 Africa in Transition

Sub-Saharan Africa

A Conversation With President Hichilema of Zambia

Ahead of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Hichilema discusses Zambia-U.S. relations, security concerns in sub-Saharan Africa, and Zambia’s role in the region.

Virtual Event by Hakainde Hichilema December 12, 2022 Africa Program
Zambia

Zambian Opposition Stalwart Hichilema Secures Big Win in Presidential Elections

Hakainde Hichilema's win in Zambia's presidential election allays some fears of democratic decline, but his administration will inherit economic problems from incumbent President Edgar Lungu.

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin August 17, 2021 Africa in Transition
Zambia

Warning Signs Appear Ahead of Zambian Elections

The backdrop to the current Zambian election cycle is far from an environment conducive to debating solutions for the serious challenges Zambians face.

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin July 29, 2021 Africa in Transition

Egypt

Virtual Roundtable: Life Lessons Learned With Frank G. Wisner

Frank G. Wisner discusses his distinguished career in public service, including working as former undersecretary of defense for policy, undersecretary of state for international security affairs, and ambassador to Zambia, Egypt, the Philippines, and India. Visit “How I Got Here: Frank Wisner” on the Foreign Affairs Career Center for more information. The Lives in Public Service Roundtable Series features some of the country’s outstanding public servants discussing the lessons learned from their lives and careers.

Webinar by Frank G. Wisner June 23, 2021 U.S. Foreign Policy Program
Zambia

Standing Up for Human Rights in Zambia

Last week, when U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote expressed his dismay about a Zambian court ruling sentencing two men to fifteen years in prison for the crime of conducting a same-sex relations…

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin December 5, 2019 Africa in Transition
Sub-Saharan Africa

African Drought and Hydropower

This is a guest post by Jameson McBride, an intern for Energy and the Environment at the Council on Foreign Relations Africa Program. He is currently studying Political Science and Sustainable Develo…

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for John Campbell December 9, 2015 Africa in Transition
Sub-Saharan Africa

Zambian Vice President Says “the South Africans Are Very Backward”

South Africa is much larger and more developed than its neighbors in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Economically, it dominates the entire region. Apartheid South Africa regularly …

Blog Post by John Campbell May 3, 2013 Africa in Transition
Sub-Saharan Africa

Zambia’s Populist President

Zambia’s president Michael Sata gave a January 22 interview to London’s the Telegraph newspaper that is worth reading. This interview is the first Sata has given to the international media. (The Tele…

Blog Post by John Campbell January 26, 2012 Africa in Transition