As the birthplace of the internet and the home of ICANN, it is vital that individuals, businesses, and organizations in Los Angeles be involved in the internet governance community in order to ensure the continued growth of the digital economy, writes Christopher Mondini.
This week, 13 drones attack two Russian military bases in western Syria; Zambia plans to vaccinate 1 million of its citizens to protect against cholera amid a new outbreak; ELN rebels resume attacks in Colombia after a ceasefire ends; and more.
The United States and India have an opportunity to co-define and co-implement a geo-economic vision for the Indo-Pacific based on shared values of freedom and transparency, but formidable obstacles—such as China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative, remain, write Manpreet Singh Anand and Daniel Kliman.
Convincing African countries to truly isolate North Korea would require diplomatic prowess that the United States currently lacks, writes Grant Harris.
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Beijing is playing the long game through a global strategic infrastructure initiative aimed at capturing supply chains from from Guangzhou to Greece, the primary goal of which is to benefit China, writes Dane Chamorro.
While 2017 was a major year for women’s empowerment, it is important to recognize the obstacles facing equitable workplaces. A culture shift is necessary, writes Jennifer Faust.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley enters the pantheon of great ambassadors by standing up for the UN's true ideals, writes Robert C. O'Brien.
This week, Germany enacts tough laws designed to combat fake news on social media; Peru’s president pardons a controversial former president; North Korea agrees to high-level diplomatic talks with South Korea; and more.
As the year came to a close, 2017 was on track to set the all-time record for the most billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in any single year in U.S. history, writes Alice Hill.
