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January 16, 2013

Americas
Question of the Week: Inequality

Where is global income inequality headed?   Question of the Week posts review important questions and controversies in global development by providing background information and links to a full spec…

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June 12, 2024

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Reverberations From Ukraine

The war in Ukraine marks a new era of instability in Europe. Countering Russia’s efforts will require a stronger, more coordinated NATO.

Three soldiers in camoflauge and body armor take position inside a trench.

February 10, 2021

Technology and Innovation
Changes and Trends in Research and Development and Its Impact on Innovation

Research and development (R&D) are fundamental to the progress of innovation. With the advent of the internet of things, an interconnected global development landscape, and uneven but increased inves…

Play Workers are seen on the production line at Huawei's production campus on April 11, 2019 in Dongguan, near Shenzhen, China.Huawei is Chinas most valuable technology brand, and sells more telecommunications equipment than any other company in the world, with annual revenue topping $100 billion U.S. Headquartered in the southern city of Shenzhen, considered Chinas Silicon Valley, Huawei has more than 180,000 employees worldwide, with nearly half of them engaged in research and development.

June 28, 2024

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
As NATO Countries Reach Spending Milestone, Is 2 Percent Enough?

The transatlantic alliance has passed a remarkable milestone after years of most members not spending enough on defense. But what if more is needed?

Nato leaders stand aside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the 2023 NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

August 13, 2020

Sub-Saharan Africa
A Conversation with Dr. K.Y. Amoako on the Future of African Development

CFR Senior Fellow for Africa Studies Michelle Gavin interviews Founder and President of the African Center for Economic Transformation Dr. K.Y. Amoako.

Workers of a local factory begin the production of personal protective gear for local frontline health workers as commissioned by the government, during the partial lockdown in Accra to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Accra, Ghana April 10, 2020.

April 18, 2019

India
Development and the Indian Elections

General elections for India’s lower house of  parliament began on April 11 and will last through May 19, with all ballots counted on May 23. This is the world’s largest democratic exercise. I had the…

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