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Despite progress on peace between Colombia's state and ex-FARC guerrillas, alleged murders of social leaders are rising and coca is a political issue once more.

Joe Biden aims to protect democratic values far beyond America’s shores and also strike principled, but pragmatic deals on climate and public health.

With democracy still in retreat, it is time to get smart about fighting back.

This article is part of the series America’s Global Role: The View from Abroad

What happens after 7 February, the disputed end date of Jovenel Moïse’s presidential term? Without any credible alternatives, the likely outcome is that events will mutate into something more dramatic, including widespread civil conflict. 

The gravity of the Capitol attack makes a trial necessary, but a fuller account from a bipartisan commission is essential to repair America's global reputation.

Inequality for indigenous people and Afro-Colombians is striking in a country with a progressive constitution built on multi-ethnic, multicultural principles.

In this Council of Councils global perspectives roundup, members of five leading think tanks reflect on the impact of the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The attacks left, leaders and publics in many democracies stunned, reassured, or determined to play a bigger role in preserving democratic order in the world.

Examining key US foreign policy plans for climate, trade, security, and the Middle East, and the importance of strengthening global relationships and democracy.

The European Union’s decision to sign an investment accord makes it clear that China’s geopolitical heft and allure of trade and investment are tempting.

Inspired by a President who has stoked division, the mob represents only a slice of Trump's support - most Republicans are aghast

The UK’s Integrated Review is an Opportunity to Respond to the China Challenge China has gone from being rather peripheral to the UK debate on international policy and security to being increasingly central.

Examining key issues for the new US administration such as the Iran nuclear deal, Iraq crisis, chaos in Libya and Syria, and Israeli-Palestinian relations.

Examining the post-election landscape of the US and analysing how the president-elect should tackle major policy on immigration, trade, and the Middle East.

As the evolution of climate policy sees carbon-neutral targets and climate taxes going more mainstream, the trade regime is being put under increasing pressure.

America is polarised and anxious. The next US president will have to build bridges

Economic considerations drive the positive and negative narratives on China in Italy. The country is a trading nation and the current government wants to stay on good terms with China – as much as this may cause uncertainty to the transatlantic relationship.

While the politics of gun violence have not been front and centre this election cycle, it’s alive in the national conversation and is wedged deep in the psyche of Americans.

With less than two weeks left until the elections, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off for the final time on 22 October.

The international community should use its leverage to press for an inclusive approach to Afghan constitutional politics.

What difference can an election make? A range of leading experts consider the most pressing foreign policy challenges for the next US president, and examine how the outcome of the 2020 election will affect these. 

The Sunshine State is a critical battleground for winning the electoral college, and the presidency.