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August 6, 2019
Nigeria
Nigeria's Political and Security Crises Boiling Over Across the Country
Over the past week, following another violent clash with the security services, the leader of a Shia movement was ordered to be granted bail; Borno state has been hit with massive attacks, taking the lives of scores of civilians and military personnel; and the leader of a small political party who is also the editor of Sahara Reporters, was arrested shortly before planned protests could begin. Government responses to these crises appear so far to have been ineffective.
December 13, 2014
Middle East and North Africa
What’s General Sisi So Scared Of?
This morning’s New York Times reveals the paranoia and vulnerability of the current Egyptian regime. Michele Dunne, a former career diplomat who served in Cairo and also at the National Security Cou…
February 10, 2021
Ethiopia
The Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: What to Know
The military campaign has resulted in a humanitarian crisis and fears of regional instability. A path forward will require international cooperation, careful diplomacy, and an inclusive political pro…
September 8, 2016
Iran
The Danger to Scholars
I’m a proud co-signer of an open letter defending some of America’s most impressive scholars against Middle Eastern dictators who are trying to keep them out and shut them up. The title is "Open lett…
March 18, 2022
Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: Violence Against Asian American Women Sparks Concern, Fear
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 March 11 to March 18.
April 9, 2020
Health Policy and Initiatives
Now a Destination for Illicit Drugs, African States Need a New Approach
On March 20, Ghana's parliament passed the Narcotics Control Commission (NCC) bill in response to the dramatic growth in domestic drug consumption. The NCC treats illicit drug use as a public health crisis rather than strictly a law enforcement issue by decriminalizing certain narcotics and prioritizing treatment and rehabilitation for drug addicts. This is an important shift in Africa’s approach to combating the trade and use of illicit drugs.
