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August 23, 2022

Immigration and Migration
Is Western Policy on Migration Holding Africa Back?

More than a generous immigration policy, Africa desperately needs help holding on to its precious human capital.

People walk past medical workers as they sit outside a hospital during a strike.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

November 13, 2012

Thailand
Southern Thailand’s Religious War

Joshua Kurlantzick, CFR's fellow for Southeast Asia, leads a conversation on the conflict between Thailand's growing Muslim insurgency and majority Buddhist security forces.

Podcast
Conference Call by Joshua Kurlantzick Religion and Foreign Policy Webinars

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The Nigerian Century: How Africa’s Most Populous Country Can Fulfill Its Destiny

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and has the potential to be, in partnership with the United States and other western allies, the anchor of economic transformation and democratic stability i…

September 8, 2021

Guinea
Coups are Back in West Africa

The coup in Guinea deposed Alpha Conde, who had been elected in less-than-credible elections.

Several men in military uniform ride in the back of a military pickup through the streets. Supporters line the streets with their arms outstretched.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

February 12, 2020

COVID-19
The Potential for the Coronavirus in Africa

In Africa, observers are acutely aware of how ill-prepared most countries are for responding to a major pandemic. With more than a billion people undergoing rapid urbanization, weak healthcare systems, and growing economic ties with China, Africa would appear to be highly vulnerable to the spread of the coronavirus.

A female health worker in a white shirt, medical gloves, and a blue mask, uses an infrared thermometer to check the temperature of a young, male traveller who as part of the coronavirus screening procedure at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, on January 30, 2020. Behind them are other passengers and health workers and a yellow "Economy" sign.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

October 31, 2024

Russia
Why Expanded BRICS Is Backing a Russia-Initiated Grain Exchange

In a move to reshape global agricultural trade, the 2024 BRICS Kazan Declaration has thrown its weight behind the creation of a BRICS Grain Exchange. 

An agricultural company head Mykolaiv Havrylenko checks wheat inside in a truck during a harvesting in a field, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine June 29, 2024.
Blog Post by Zongyuan Zoe Liu and Nadia Clark Asia Unbound