The Baltics Predicted the Suspension of the Ukraine Grain Deal — and Contributed to its Resumption
The Ukraine grain deal, formally known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative, is a joint agreement by Russia, Ukraine,...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
The Baltics Predicted the Suspension of the Ukraine Grain Deal — and Contributed to its Resumption
A nation must think before it acts.
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Helping Put Sudan’s Democratic Transition Back on Track
In October 2021, Sudan’s civilian government was overthrown in a military coup. The coup marked the conclusion of the...
Why Japan Needs to Talk to Taiwan
With China’s 20th National Congress approaching, Xi Jinping is expected to extend his tenure by another five years, making...
Food Insecurity and Terrorism: What Famine Means for Somalia
In Somalia, 26 million people are expected to experience extreme hunger by February 2023, threatening hundreds of thousands of...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Kenya
Through trade, investment, and strategic diplomacy, China is re-shaping sub-Saharan Africa. Beijing has growing economic ties with Africa’s largest...
Educational and Health Issues Affecting Women and Girls in Africa
On March 15th, the Africa Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) hosted a presentation “Educational and Health...
Turkey and Israel: A Relationship Unlikely to be Fully Rekindled
In recent months, the phone lines between Ankara and Tel Aviv have been unusually busy. In November, following the...
Syrian Thaw? Arab Normalization with Damascus Ahead of the Arab League Summit
As Arab states prepare to reconvene this March for the 37th Arab League Summit in Algiers, one topic looms...
U.S.-China Sustainable Infrastructure Collaborative Opportunities: Green Partnerships Must Begin in Africa
Implementing sustainable farming practices and infrastructure development in Africa has been an ongoing challenge. Foreign resource extraction operations on...
Finding Convergence in the Afghanistan Withdrawal Debate
As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan came to a close, Americans saw Taliban violence increase as the group took...