Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could see opportunities to extend their rules in the disaster that has killed tens of thousands and pushed relief systems to their limits. Get the expert take
The European governments most directly affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine worried about sustaining domestic support for their foreign policies. One year in, however, they have managed this problem with surprising success. Get the analysis
The United States has long accepted that any significant foreign military action against Iran would be counterproductive. But decades after the Islamic revolution, it’s no longer true that Iranian nationalists support the status quo. In fact, they seem to oppose it. Read the opinion (paywall)
Spy balloons are not the only surveillance tool that worries U.S. officials. The Chinese telecommunications company Huawei faces accusations that Beijing could use its 5G infrastructure for espionage. Get the background
In the latest episode of The President’s Inbox podcast,CFR’s Michelle Gavin sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the impact of climate change in the Horn of Africa.
Beijing’s response to the pandemic—both before and after zero COVID—could have serious implications for the longevity of the one-party state. The trust breakdown between society and the state will create challenges for Xi Jinping when the next crisis comes. Read more on ForeignAffairs.com
While coercion is an important weapon for dictators, more than brute force is needed to suppress dissent. Since the goal is to make citizens unable to imagine a world without their dictator, it is necessary to create the conditions for social homogeneity and mental uniformity. Read more on Africa in Transition
As President Paul Biya turns ninety this week, an escalating power struggle for his position leaves most Cameroonians with little to celebrate. Read more on Africa in Transition
China has discovered, once again, that the best alternative to a U.S. Treasury bond is a U.S. Agency bond backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and a few government agencies. Read more on Follow the Money
Inside CFR
Panelists covered the quarter’s most important and emerging trends in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their implications for U.S. policy. Watch the discussion
Panelists discuss the relationship between the United States and China, how confrontational and sometimes false narratives in both countries are affecting it, and how the governments of both countries might respond to the escalation of tensions. Watch the discussion
