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May 26, 2021

Sub-Saharan Africa
What’s Happening to Democracy in Africa?

The pandemic is exacerbating a decline of democracy across sub-Saharan Africa. To combat the trend, the United States and other partners should commit to the painstaking work of bolstering democratic…

A police officer sits on the hood of a vehicle in front of a gate with posters of opposition figures including Bobi Wine in Kampala, Uganda.

July 12, 2011

Sub-Saharan Africa
Understanding Sudan

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (L) and Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir walk at Juba airport July 9, 2011. (STR New/Courtesy Reuters) I recently received a request for some reading recomm…

Understanding Sudan

February 17, 2011

Sub-Saharan Africa
Sudan Is Far From Over, Too

Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir (R) waves to the crowd during a rally in Kararey locality at Omdurman February 16, 2011. (Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Courtesy Reuters) Sudan has also disappe…

Sudan Is Far From Over, Too

August 22, 2013

Iran
Iran’s "Moderate" New Government

The new Iranian government under President Hassan Rohani is very often being described as "moderate" these days. For example, The Wall Street Journal’s story on his election was entitled "Moderate Cl…