Member Articles

In the Northern Triangle of Central America, climate change is compounding existing socio-economic problems and has important ramifications across the Americas. The United States should assist regional governments to develop adaptation measures.

This reflects on whistleblower Frances Haugen urging European lawmakers to regulate Facebook. Given that American lawmakers are reluctant to hamper competitiveness, the authors expect that Brussels, not Washington, will lead on platform governance.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Khani announced that Iran would enter negotiations to revive the JCPOA. Although this announcement signals hope for reducing tensions, the United States must demonstrate goodwill to enable smooth negotiations.

Moving communities at risk is essential for climate adaptation. Given that relocations have a fraught political history in Africa, the Global North should seek community-led adaptation measures and African governments should invest in adaptation planning.

Although recent coups in Chad, Mali, Guinea and Sudan could imply that democracy in Africa is failing, the author believes that this notion is fueled by rising third termism. Rather, a robust democratic culture is growing in many parts of the continent.

China’s application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has prompted international concern about Beijing’s motivations. This article argues that China is serious about joining the CPTPP.

This addresses whether the recent spike in inflation rates will be temporary or permanent. The authors believe that two factors distort the picture: the increase in energy prices and the fall in prices at the trough of the COVID-19 recession.

This report examines Italy’s role at the COP26 Summit, highlighting popular opinion survey results and the economic costs of a green transition. Ultimately, the authors emphasize a growing awareness about the multidimensional threats of climate change.

This analyzes South Korea’s democratization process and challenges in strengthening democratic resilience. The author argues that the most critical factor in safeguarding democracy is civil education.

The Duma elections indicate a strengthening of Russia’s authoritarian regime and the growing crisis of legitimacy for President Vladimir Putin. In response, authorities will further centralize power and repress Russian citizens.