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Here’s Why China Could Be Sucked Into the ‘Graveyard of Empires
As the U.S. brings its long war in Afghanistan to a close, the Chinese government this week hosted a Taliban delegation in the port city of…
Analysis
The Corruption Debates: Left vs. Right—and Does It Matter—in the Americas
This innovative project focuses on three questions: Is there a left/right/populist distinction to practices corruption/anticorruption? If so, is there a difference in the outcomes of anticorruption…
Analysis
Back to the Future
AS concern grows in Pakistan about the fallout of the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, protracted fighting that morphs into a civil war will pose severe…
Analysis
The Next Big Financial Crisis Could be Triggered by Climate Change – But Central Banks Can Prevent It
In 2008, as big banks began failing across Wall Street and the housing and stock markets crashed, the nation saw how crucial financial regulation is for…
Analysis
India Doesn’t Understand Afghan Society or Politics. We Must Stop Pretending Otherwise.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban are marching towards Kabul with a measure of inevitability. In India, the government and policy wonks are wringing their hands with a…
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How to Strengthen Anti-Poverty Efforts
Even before the pandemic reversed progress in reducing extreme poverty, policies and programs largely failed to meet the needs of the poorest and most marginalized. Unless…
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Biden Prepares the Ground for Quad-3
It is only a matter of time before Biden announces yet another Quad comprising the US, Jordan, Iraq and Saudi Arabia US President Joe Biden’s foreign…
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A New Age of Anger Awaits India and Brazil
Two decades ago, a Goldman Sachs executive coined the label BRICs to describe four big emerging nations: Brazil, Russia, India and China. Rapid growth and expansion…
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What Biden Really Thinks About Democracy Promotion
The new U.S president has crafted a novel approach to human rights that’s marked both by idealism and humility. In his 2005 inaugural address, then-President George…
Analysis
Monetary Policy During the Pandemic
The world is passing through unusual times, with the Covid-19 pandemic forcing countries to adopt policies which would otherwise not be adopted. The pandemic has shrunk…
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Pegasus and the Threat of Cyber Weapons in the Age of Smartphones
Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, is haunting the Narendra Modi-led Indian government once again. Seventeen media organizations including the Wire, the Washington Post and…
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How African Countries Can Reform Education to Get ahead After Pandemic School Closures
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a historic shock to education, shuttering schools for over 1.6 billion children worldwide. This shock will worsen a pre-existing “learning…