Member Articles

This report examines the private sector's ability to protect civil society as multilateral institutions and democratic norms have weakened. The pandemic and the rise of populism, nationalism, and illiberalism threatens civil society space globally.

The Yemen conflict will likely continue through 2021, but it could evolve based on shifting alliances, progress in implementing the 2019 peace deal, waning support for conflict parties, and a power-sharing deal potentially collapsing.

Political pressure in the United States and Iran complicates negotiating a new nuclear deal. The Biden administration wants Iran to fulfill its obligations under the previous deal before lifting sanctions, but Iran wants sanctions lifted before it acts.

The Trump administration recognized Morocco’s control of Western Sahara. Biden can now choose to reverse this policy to appease the African Union or keep the policy in place to maintain good relations with Morocco and Israel.

NATO opposes the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons; yet continued opposition risks the alliance’s ability to work with signatories on global arms control and undermines its commitment to nuclear disarmament.

President Trump pursued a neo-isolationist foreign policy, and it appears the next generation of Republican leaders will adopt this approach. Can the Republican party break from a neo-isolationist policy approach to rival China’s global power?  

The United States’ new maritime strategy adopts a more aggressive stance to combat threats posed by China and Russia. The strategy calls on U.S. allies to assist in upholding the rules of international order and countering malign behaviors.

Iran seeks to replace the internet with a national internet under the regime’s control with assistance from China. The United Nations should rebuke this plan and pressure Iran to reverse course to protect international security and human rights.

India intends to strengthen multilateralism by bringing human-centered and inclusive solutions to international peace and security issues and serving as a representative for the developing world as it begins its term on the UN Security Council.

COVID-19 has not deterred illegal wildlife trade in Uganda, where poaching has increased despite measures to restrict movement. National laws to halt wildlife trafficking should be supported internationally to stop illegal trade and the spread of disease.