An unexpected opening for US-Brazil tech cooperation
Despite a history of pragmatism and warm relations with leaders of different ideological bents, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio…
Ukraine’s energy sector is a key battleground in the war with Russia
Soviet legacy and modern challenges Most of the Ukrainian energy system was built during Soviet times, when Ukrainian…
Critical minerals can be a win-win policy area for the US and Africa
Following the launch of a new report by Brookings’ Africa Growth Initiative, host Landry Signé sits down with…
France Government Collapse: Odds on Who Will Be Next PM After Bayrou Ousted
The collapse of the French government sparked a wave of bets as to who will replace Prime Minister…
Asia must prioritize regional cooperation for economic resilience amid tariff uncertainty
President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” marked a shift in U.S. policy, departing from the rules-based trade…
Europe’s difficult trade-off between military and welfare spending: the Italian case
The idea of building a three-mile suspension bridge between Sicily and Italy’s mainland was notoriously a pet project…
Why North Korea Is Coming Clean on Its Role in the Russia-Ukraine War
North Korea’s once-covert role in direct support of Russia’s war against Ukraine is now being embraced by the…
Support for Israel continues to deteriorate, especially among Democrats and young people
Introduction Since Hamas’s terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, the world has watched as Israel carries…
How would Trump and Harris handle the Russia-Ukraine war?
Ukraine and its war with Russia have become a central and controversial topic in the 2024 U.S. presidential…
Why a ceasefire holds little appeal for Zelenskyy
The February 28 Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy broke down following…