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December 13, 2018

Trade
The Impact of Tariffs on America’s Heartland

Panelists discuss how rural America has been affected by recent tariffs and intermittent trade wars with U.S. trading partners, and the implications for global trade and the U.S. economy.

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January 13, 2009

United States
Why is the United States backing Mexican drug gangs?

I wrote the following piece on the U.S. role in Mexico’s security challenges for foreignpolicy.com. President Calderón is fighting America’s third war, and America’s backing his enemies. By Shannon…

Why is the United States backing Mexican drug gangs?

December 1, 2020

Wars and Conflict
Violence Against Women Deserves More Than a 16 Day International Campaign

Every year, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign brings attention to the systemic violence experienced by women and girls all over the world - but these commitments must go …

Syrian children playing on the road. Istanbul, Turkey. Image by Rostyslav Savchyn, 2019.

January 14, 2015

Palestinian Territories
Superman in Ankara

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara January 12, 2015. (Adem Altan/Courtesy: …

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara January 12, 2015. (Adem Altan/Courtesy: Reuters)

February 10, 2012

Sub-Saharan Africa
Gay Rights in Africa

Unfortunately, much of sub-Saharan Africa is homophobic. Recent legislation, some proposed, some passed, condemns gay marriage and sometimes outlaws gay sexual activity. Nigeria, Uganda, and Liberia …

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