Political Crisis in Cote D’IvoireIn early March Cote D’Ivoire president Alassane Ouatarra announced that he would not seek a constitutionally dubious third term in...
Major Crisis Erupts in Nagorno-KarabakhA major conflict has erupted in Nagorno-Karabakh, with some of the heaviest fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan in decades. This...
The Link Between Gender and the Use of Clean Cookstoves and Solar Lighting in Rural CommunitiesIn rural Ethiopia women are more likely than men to collect firewood and cook over stoves that emit harmful smoke....
UNGA Goes Virtual! Previewing the 2020 United Nations General AssemblyThis is the United Nations’ 75th anniversary and will be a United Nations General Assembly like no other. Typically, this...
What Happened to Paul Rusesabagina, the ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero?On August 27th Paul Rusesabagina flew from his home in Texas to Dubai. Three days later, he mysteriously appeared in...
The Links Between Climate and Security in the SahelThe Sahel region of Africa is routinely cited by the United Nations as one of the regions in the world...
Better Know John Maynard Keynes, the Economist Who Charted a New Path for International CooperationJohn Maynard Keynes died 74 years ago, but his ideas are surprisingly relevant to understanding the world today. Though primarily...
When a COVID-19 Vaccine is Ready, The “COVAX Facility” Will Bring it to the World’s PopulationWhen a COVID-19 Vaccine is available, most of the world will have access to it thanks to a unique platform...
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a Major Hydroelectric Project — and Sparking a Conflict Over WaterThe Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, or as it’s better known The GERD, is a major hydroelectric project that is being...