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Power Rivalries Put Pressure on Colombia's Peace Treaty
Power Rivalries Put Pressure on Colombia's Peace Treaty
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.
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America is Back, But the World Has Changed
America is Back, But the World Has Changed
Joe Biden aims to protect democratic values far beyond America’s shores and also strike principled, but pragmatic deals on climate and public health.
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Autocrats Have a Playbook—Now Democrats Need One Too
Autocrats Have a Playbook—Now Democrats Need One Too
With democracy still in retreat, it is time to get smart about fighting back.
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The road back to effective multilateralism: A view from Mexico
The road back to effective multilateralism: A view from Mexico
This article is part of the series America’s Global Role: The View from Abroad
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'A Cycle of Instability’: Haiti’s Constitutional Crisis
'A Cycle of Instability’: Haiti’s Constitutional Crisis
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.
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The Trial of Trump is Not Enough to Repair Democracy
The Trial of Trump is Not Enough to Repair Democracy
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.
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Can Biden Succeed Where Trump’s Venezuela Policy Failed?
Can Biden Succeed Where Trump’s Venezuela Policy Failed?
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In Colombia, Translating Words into Action is Tough Ask
In Colombia, Translating Words into Action is Tough Ask
Inequality for indigenous people and Afro-Colombians is striking in a country with a progressive constitution built on multi-ethnic, multicultural principles.
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US Capitol Breach Was a Shot Heard Round the World
US Capitol Breach Was a Shot Heard Round the World
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.
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Foreign Policy Priorities for the Biden Administration
Foreign Policy Priorities for the Biden Administration
Examining key US foreign policy plans for climate, trade, security, and the Middle East, and the importance of strengthening global relationships and democracy.
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A China Strategy to Reunite America's Allies
A China Strategy to Reunite America's Allies
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.
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Trumpism is condemned to be a fringe movement after the storming of the Capitol
Trumpism is condemned to be a fringe movement after the storming of the Capitol
Inspired by a President who has stoked division, the mob represents only a slice of Trump's support - most Republicans are aghast
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China and the 'Integrated Review'
China and the 'Integrated Review'
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.
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Five Key Questions on Biden's Middle East Policy
Five Key Questions on Biden's Middle East Policy
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.
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Five Key Learnings for the Biden Administration
Five Key Learnings for the Biden Administration
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.
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Inevitable Clash When Climate Meets Trade at the Border
Inevitable Clash When Climate Meets Trade at the Border
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.
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The next US president will have to choose his words carefully to unite a divided nation
The next US president will have to choose his words carefully to unite a divided nation
America is polarised and anxious. The next US president will have to build bridges
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Italy’s China card: Finance, trade and geopolitics
Italy’s China card: Finance, trade and geopolitics
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.
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As US-China confrontation gains ground, Transatlantic partners face difficult choices
As US-China confrontation gains ground, Transatlantic partners face difficult choices
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America’s Gun Control Reckoning
America’s Gun Control Reckoning
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.
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Final US Presidential Debates: Five Key Highlights
Final US Presidential Debates: Five Key Highlights
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.
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The Taliban’s (Islamic) Isolation
The Taliban’s (Islamic) Isolation
The international community should use its leverage to press for an inclusive approach to Afghan constitutional politics.
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US Foreign Policy Priorities: What difference can an election make?
US Foreign Policy Priorities: What difference can an election make?
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.
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Trump and Biden in Florida: The Battle for the Cuban and Venezuelan Vote
Trump and Biden in Florida: The Battle for the Cuban and Venezuelan Vote
The Sunshine State is a critical battleground for winning the electoral college, and the presidency.