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February 8, 2016

Health
Zika Virus and Reproductive Health Access in Latin America

In response to the rapid spread of the Zika virus and the increasing number of cases linking the virus to microcephaly—a birth defect frequently characterized by a small head and incomplete brain dev…

Rosana Vieira Alves holds her 4-month-old daughter Luana Vieira, who was born with microcephaly, pictured here at their house on February 3, 2016 in Brazil, which is investigating more than 4,000 suspected cases of this birth disorder, which may be linked to the Zika outbreak. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

August 11, 2016

Human Rights
Women Around the World: This Week

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, covering from August 6 to August 12, was compiled …

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September 6, 2023

Saudi Arabia
Young Professionals Briefing Series: Investing in the Game: Is it Sportswashing?

Panelists discuss the unprecedented investment in international sports by Gulf nations, the phenomenon of “sportswashing” in the region, and the political, economic, and human rights implications of …

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September 23, 2015

Climate Change
The UN Sustainable Development Goals: An Opportunity for Niche Diplomacy by Middle-Power Korea

Brendan Howe is a professor at Ewha Womans University’s Graduate School of International Studies. From September 25 to 27, South Korean President Park Geun-hye will be attending the United Nations (…

Park Geun-hye UN United Nations Middle Power Development Sustainable Green Summit

March 22, 2013

Trade
Environmental Security Goes Mainstream: Natural Resources and National Interests

Not long ago, concerns about environmental degradation were marginal in U.S. national security deliberations. What a difference climate change has made. Foreign policy officials and experts are start…

Handout photo of the Nile and the Sinai Peninsula