Every year, we ask experts which conflicts could arise or worsen.
A cross-strait crisis around Taiwan, escalation of the war in Ukraine or domestic instability in Russia, and nuclear weapons development by Iran and North Korea are some concerns in 2023.
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PEPFAR enjoys sustained bipartisan support because it delivers real, quantifiable results, and every American can feel proud of what it has accomplished, writes 's Michelle Gavin.
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For Nigerian women, gender equality remains a bridge too far as increased social influence fails to translate into political power, argues 's Ebenezer Obadare.
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What are the risks of prematurely thinking the pandemic is over? The predominant risk is that the world will again find itself largely unprepared in the face of a more dangerous variant of the virus. Here's what to know:
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Mass shootings in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom prompted those governments to tighten gun laws. Compare gun policy around the world in this explainer.
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Featured today in this week's prestigious China Watcher, where explores the central questions of my new book on China's global influence. Check out the newsletter at politico.com/newsletters/po to see the interview
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China has increased its reliance on food imports over the past two decades, prompting concerns among officials who worry that disruptions to food supply chains could trigger domestic unrest, writes .
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In addition to minority communities and those on the political left, far-right extremism threatens violence against law enforcement as well, argues on .
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From 2000 to 2020, China's food self-sufficiency ratio decreased from 93.6 to 65.8 percent. Increased demand for imported food was driven by changing dietary demands, concerns over food safety, and higher costs of production, reports .
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"Winston Churchill famously said, 'You can always count on Americans to do the right thing – after they’ve tried everything else.' That dictum is about to be tested," writes on .
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For Nigerian women, gender equality remains a bridge too far as increased social influence fails to translate into political power, writes Ebenezer Obadare.
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Finland and Sweden's accession would dramatically expand NATO’s border with Russia and mark a further entrenchment of the geopolitical rivalry. Here's what to know:
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"Order and freedom once lost would be difficult and expensive to reclaim. The good news is that the opportunity to protect American democracy still exists," writes on .
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Bringing Finland and Sweden into the fold is also expected to strengthen NATO’s deterrence in the Arctic, a region where Russia has invested heavily in commercial and military infrastructure. Get the quick background:
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Every year, we ask experts which conflicts could arise or worsen.
A cross-strait crisis around Taiwan, escalation of the war in Ukraine or domestic instability in Russia, and nuclear weapons development by Iran and North Korea are some concerns in 2023.
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“We get the government and the country we deserve. Getting the one we need, however, is up to us,” writes in his new book. "The Bill of Obligations" gives citizens across the political spectrum a plan of action to achieve it. Buy now:
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Nearly three months after it was signed, the tentative peace deal between the Ethiopian government and leaders of the country’s northern Tigray region appears to be holding, writes 's Michelle Gavin.
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On January 16, military airstrikes killed 42 Boko Haram militants in Shiroro, Nigeria.
For more updates, explore 's Nigeria Security Tracker:
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🎧📨 On this episode of The President's Inbox, CFR President sits down with to discuss his new book, "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens."
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Beyond the “newsroom,” Nigerian women are seizing the reins in other domains, writes 's Ebenezer Obadare.
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. speaks with CFR President about what it means to be a responsible citizen. Dr. Haass highlights this and more in his new book, "The Bill of Obligations." Tune in below ⬇️
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It’s easier to define endemicity in retrospect, when scientists are able to determine a baseline level because the disease has reached an equilibrium. Get the background:
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PEPFAR’s 20th anniversary should prompt reflection on some inconvenient truths for U.S.-Africa relations, writes 's Michelle Gavin.
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The State Department manages the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, or USRAP. Since it was created in 1980, more than three million refugees have been accepted into the U.S. Dive into our explainer to learn more:
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In a new book, outlines the ten obligations essential for healing our divisions and safeguarding the country’s future. Learn more in "The Bill of Obligations," out now.
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Thanks so much to and for hosting me to talk about my new book on China's global information and influence efforts. The whole recording can be seen here: youtu.be/NCXNDeA69Cc.
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That's a wrap for our book talk with @JoshKurlantzick on "Beijing's Global Media Offensive." Check back here for a full recording and summary: globaltaiwan.org/events/january
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As someone who enjoys food, I find the subject of food security fascinating. Despite being the top grain producer in the world, China increasingly relies on imported food. on.cfr.org/3HbBOVQ via
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📺 CFR President speaks with and on to discuss the war in Ukraine as well as his new book, "The Bill of Obligations." Tune in below ⬇️
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The EU has rolled out an ambitious renewable energy plan that it hopes will achieve two goals: reducing emissions and eliminating the need for Russian fossil fuels, writes Jacqueline Jedrych.
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So what needs doing if American democracy is to endure for another two and a half centuries? believes that continuing to make progress on combatting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation is one of many ways.
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There are handful of hot spots where transboundary waters are a source of tension, either because there is no agreement in place or an existing water regime is disputed. One of these is the Nile Basin.
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Far-right violence is considerably more common, and far more lethal, than attacks from the far left, writes for .
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"The ability of the U.S. to continue to play a large and influential global role is increasingly uncertain. Some reasons have nothing to do with the U.S. but affect its position all the same," writes on .
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Turkish President Erdoğan said Sweden can no longer expect Turkey’s support for membership in NATO following a protest near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm during which a copy of the Quran was burned.
Here's what NATO enlargement could mean.
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The United States, with less than 5% of the world’s population, has 46% of the world’s civilian-owned guns.
Compare U.S. gun policy with laws in Norway, Canada, Japan, and other countries.
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💧 Water stress can have devastating effects on public health, economic development, and global trade. Climate change is only making the problem worse.
Here's what governments are doing about it: on.cfr.org/3Hk3TvH
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In 2022, the Biden administration and the U.S. Congress have directed nearly $50 billion in assistance to Ukraine, which includes humanitarian, financial, and military support.
📈 6 charts below give the breakdown on aid being sent to Ukraine:
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It is essential that every American gets a grounding in civics—the country’s political structures and traditions, along with what is owed to and expected of its citizens—starting in elementary school and continuing through college, writes .
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