ASEAN in 2023: What to Expect
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional organization consisting of ten Southeast Asian member states. Established...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
ASEAN in 2023: What to Expect
A nation must think before it acts.
Categories for Intern Corner
A Deeper Look Into the West African Coup Wave
West Africa has recently been rocked by military uprisings. In the past three years, rogue soldiers have overthrown the...
The Baltics Predicted the Suspension of the Ukraine Grain Deal — and Contributed to its Resumption
The Ukraine grain deal, formally known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative, is a joint agreement by Russia, Ukraine,...
Helping Put Sudan’s Democratic Transition Back on Track
In October 2021, Sudan’s civilian government was overthrown in a military coup. The coup marked the conclusion of the...
Why Japan Needs to Talk to Taiwan
With China’s 20th National Congress approaching, Xi Jinping is expected to extend his tenure by another five years, making...
Food Insecurity and Terrorism: What Famine Means for Somalia
In Somalia, 26 million people are expected to experience extreme hunger by February 2023, threatening hundreds of thousands of...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Kenya
Through trade, investment, and strategic diplomacy, China is re-shaping sub-Saharan Africa. Beijing has growing economic ties with Africa’s largest...
Educational and Health Issues Affecting Women and Girls in Africa
On March 15th, the Africa Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) hosted a presentation “Educational and Health...
Turkey and Israel: A Relationship Unlikely to be Fully Rekindled
In recent months, the phone lines between Ankara and Tel Aviv have been unusually busy. In November, following the...
Syrian Thaw? Arab Normalization with Damascus Ahead of the Arab League Summit
As Arab states prepare to reconvene this March for the 37th Arab League Summit in Algiers, one topic looms...