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August 19, 2024

Election 2024
What a Harris-Walz Administration Would Mean for Southeast and South Asia

A Harris-Walz administration would build upon the Biden administration’s focus on partners and allies and likely struggle to respond to regional democratic backsliding.

Vice President Kamala Harris wears a tan suit while shaking hands with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who wears a black suit and maroon tie.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

September 19, 2024

United Nations
What Is the UN General Assembly?

The General Assembly hosts a much-watched debate of world leaders annually. Its 2024 meeting is expected to emphasize climate change, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the wars in the Gaza Strip…

A large UNGA sign is photographed in front of the United Nations buildings.
Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors

August 20, 2024

Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC-Rwanda Talks Underway, But Lasting Peace Remains Elusive

The peacebuilding challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo is daunting, to be sure. But the alternative is, and has been, a catastrophe.

Congolese people carry their belongings as they flee following clashes between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC); towards Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on February 7, 2024.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

August 21, 2024

Georgia
What Georgia’s Foreign Agent Law Means for Its Democracy

Georgia’s new law reflects rising Russian influence in the country and has prompted backlash from the United States and the European Union, which fear it could harm the Caucasus state’s democratic de…

In Brief by Marc Goedemans

January 22, 2024

Pakistan
Pakistan’s Lukewarm February Election—Just Another Sign of South and Southeast Asia’s Democratic Failure

Ruling elites in South and Southeast Asia have stacked the electoral deck in their favor, hindering the chances of opposition parties.

A group of protestors stand on an elevated surface holding their hands in the air in front of building.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

September 18, 2024

Nigeria
A Conversation With Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar of Nigeria

Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar of Nigeria discusses emerging issues in the sub-region and across the continent, including Nigeria's foreign policy initiatives and challenges to economic and regional s…

Play Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar gives a speech during a press conference.
Virtual Event by Yusuf M. Tuggar and Ebenezer Obadare

September 27, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The UK AI Summit: Time to Elevate Democratic Values

Ahead of the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence Safety from November 1 to 2, the United Kingdom needs to bring its AI policy back in line with the values of freedom, democracy, and rule of law…

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech during a press conference on the net zero target, at the Downing Street Briefing Room in central Londonon September 20, 2023.
Blog Post by Merve Hickok and Marc Rotenberg Net Politics

September 18, 2024

Venezuela
More Hostages But No More Sanctions: The Failure of Biden Administration Venezuela Policy

The arrest of a fourth American hostage by the Maduro regime in Venezuela shows the failure of Biden administration policy there. It is time to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

January 26, 2024

Mexico
Proposed Judicial Reforms Hasten Democratic Erosion, Peruvian Guns Fuel Ecuador's Violence, and Arévalo's New Cabinet

Judicial reforms look to erode—not consolidate—democracy; Peruvian guns fuel Ecuador’s violence; and Arévalo delivers a technocratic, centrist cabinet

Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador speaks during his daily news conference on December 20, 2023.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil and Will Freeman Latin America’s Moment

August 3, 2023

Democracy
U.S.-South Korea Policy Coordination Toward China on Democratic Values and Human Rights

On June 26, 2023, the Council on Foreign Relations’ program on U.S.-Korea Policy held a virtual workshop on U.S.-South Korean policy coordination toward China on democratic values and human rights.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Foreign Minister Park Jin listen to leaders' speeches during the first day of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2022.
Blog Post by Jennifer Ahn Asia Unbound