Welcome 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 October 28 to November 3.

America's democratic difficulties will have major implications for the world.

The continent’s case for “global restructuring” is muddled.

While the Twitter war between Uganda and Kenya may be entertaining, the implications of a succession crisis in Uganda are serious.

The United States military has a manpower problem and it’s not just due to today’s recruiting shortages. It’s time for a comprehensive plan to solve the personnel shortfalls.

In Tragic Nation Burma: Why and How Democracy Failed, scholar Amitav Acharya examines Myanmar's failed democratic transition.