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December 12, 2024

Asia
Asia’s Year of Elections Did Not Strengthen Democracy

Asia’s 2024 election wave fell short of advancing democracy, with autocratic regimes manipulating votes and even established democracies facing political challenges.

Supporters of India's ruling party celebrate during an election rally, waving flags, holding posters featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and surrounded by clouds of colorful smoke.

October 7, 2024

United States
World Economic Update

The World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their i…

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November 20, 2024

Ukraine
Virtual Media Briefing: Update on the Russia-Ukraine War—Will U.S. Long-Range Missiles Change the Equation?

CFR experts discuss the implications of President Joe Biden authorizing Ukraine to use U.S. long-range missiles against targets inside of Russia, and the prospects for the Ukraine-Russia war under Pr…

Play  member of U.S. Navy operates onboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, in the Adriatic Sea in 2022.

November 18, 2024

Election 2024
South Asia Warily Eyes the Second Trump Administration

Although India has developed a strong relationship with President-elect Trump, other South Asian countries may struggle to gain a hearing in his second term.

President Trump wears a blue suit while shaking the hand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wears a black tunic and white shirt.

November 8, 2024

Election 2024
Southeast Asia Responds to Trump’s Victory

Southeast Asian leaders are adept at dealing with President-elect Trump’s transactional style of diplomacy, but an escalating U.S.-China conflict would severely harm the region.

Then-President Trump wears a tan shirt while sitting next to then-Philippine President Duterte, also wearing a tan shirt, with maroon flowers on the table.

October 18, 2024

Middle East Program
Virtual Media Briefing: Update on Hamas and the Gaza Conflict

CFR experts discussed developments in the Middle East and the implications of the death of the leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar. LABOTT: Thanks very much. And thank you to all of you for joining toda…

Play Smoke rises in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel.

October 29, 2024

Human Rights
Southeast and South Asia Step Up Controls on Online Discourse

Governments across Southeast and South Asia have sought to restrain freedom of expression on online platforms.

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November 22, 2024

Climate Change
Women This Week: Deadlock at COP29 to Update UN Action Plan on Gender and Climate

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 November 16 to November 22.

Women ministers, negotiators and delegates attend the Gender Day event at the COP29 United Nations climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 21, 2024.

October 21, 2024

Southeast Asia
Is the United States Losing Ground to China in Southeast Asia?

The United States’ influence in Southeast Asia is waning as China strengthens its position.

Vietnam and China's leaders wear blue suits while shaking hands in front of red and yellow flags.

June 17, 2024

United States
World Economic Update

The World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their i…

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