Implications of Famine for East Africa

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Jendayi Frazer and EJ Hogendoorn discuss the short- and long-term challenges in East Africa for regional governments, international institutions, and U.S. policy.

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United States

How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works
The sprawling U.S. water system is central to the nation’s economy, but chronic underinvestment, increasing demand, and the consequences of climate change have revealed the system’s weaknesses.  

Backgrounder by James McBride and Noah Berman May 2, 2024 Renewing America

Women and Economic Growth

Women This Week: Children in South Asia Represent Plurality of Global Child Brides, UNICEF Reports

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 April 22 to April 28.   

Blog Post by Noël James April 28, 2023 Women Around the World

Food and Water Security

Water Stress: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse
Water scarcity threatens the health and development of communities around the globe. Climate change is intensifying the problem, pushing governments to find more innovative, collaborative ways to address water stress.

Backgrounder by Claire Klobucista and Kali Robinson April 3, 2023

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Climate Change

COP29 Summit in Baku: What to Expect
The 2024 summit in Azerbaijan comes amid fresh reports showing that global warming levels are accelerating, bringing more intense climate-related disasters and an increased demand for funding to mitigate and protect communities from the effects of climate change.

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The BRICS Summit 2024: An Expanding Alternative Link

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Election 2024

Trump’s Tall Task: Overcoming Domestic Division to Project Strength Abroad
President-Elect Donald Trump needs to play a leading role in steering the world away from ongoing violence and the potential fragmentation of the global economy, but a purposeful foreign policy requires getting the country’s own democratic house in order at a divisive moment.

Expert Brief by Charles A. Kupchan November 6, 2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Program