The Conflict in Yemen is Escalating SharplyAfter nearly eight years, the conflict in Yemen is getting worse. Scott Paul, the senior manager for humanitarian policy at...
If Russia Invades Ukraine, How Should the United States and Europe Respond?The likelihood that Russia will invade Ukraine seems to be growing by the day. If Russia indeed attacks Ukraine, how...
The Swift Demise of Free Press in Hong KongHong Kong used to have one of the most vibrant media ecosystems in all of Asia. But not today. There...
Bosnia is on the Brink of Political DisintegrationBosnia is facing its deepest political crisis since the civil war in the 1990s. In 1995, the United States helped...
David Miliband on the “Systems Failure” in the World’s Crisis ZonesDavid Miliband is the president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee. This is one of the larger global humanitarian...
Protests in Kazakhstan: Why They Started and What Happens Next?For the last week, massive protests have swept across the large Central Asian country of Kazakhstan. The spark was a...
Somalia is in the Midst of a Deepening Political CrisisJust before the start of the new year, Somalia’s President Mohammad Abdulahi Farmaajo sought to arrest and remove from power...
The United Nations Year in ReviewAs 2021 comes to a close, I thought it may be worthwhile to gather some veteran United Nations watchers to...
The International and Domestic Implications of Turkey’s Tanking LiraTurkey is in the midst of a currency crisis. The Lira hit a new record low in December, trading about...