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November 9, 2007
Georgia
Fuller: Georgian Leader’s Popularity Has Dramatically Fallen
Elizabeth Fuller, an expert on Georgian affairs for RFE/RL, says the large protests in Georgia challenge Western notions that President Mikheil Saakashvili is a “model democrat.”
April 14, 2020
Nigeria
Principal Nigerian Religious Leaders Largely in Lockstep With Government on Lockdowns
The Nigerian government issued stay-at-home orders, starting on March 30, for Lagos, Ogun state (a suburb of Lagos), and Abuja, the national capital. All churches and mosques have been closed, and parades have been banned, and all other mass events that Nigerians love, such as weddings and funerals.
October 5, 2018
Iraq
Iraq’s Two New Leaders Offer a Glimmer of Hope
Salih and Abdul-Mahdi are capable politicians in a nation that desperately needs that, at a time when progress seems possible.
July 1, 2024
Israel
Visiting Israel, June 2024
In a visit in June, I found a somber mood and many doubts about the current national leadership.
June 28, 2024
Elections and Voting
Women This Week: Women Positioned to Lead the European Union in Top Jobs
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 June 22 to June 28.
