This week, protests rock the Middle East following Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital; Russia suspends its diplomatic operations in Yemen as violence escalates; 15 UN peacekeepers and 53 others are killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and more.
The administration could be courting disaster if it relies too heavily on a punitive approach against Beijing, writes Atman Trivedi.
Water risk can translate to dollars lost for investors as businesses are impacted by droughts, floods, and other water insecurities. Having the tools to evaluate that risk is key, writes Kirsten James.
Our 2017 Annual Giving season campaign, Pay It Forward, supports an organization-wide effort to bring new, diverse voices into our international affairs work.
The recent international climate talks in Bonn, Germany, included an entire day dedicated to water action, with many of the solutions presented reflecting those being pursued in California, writes Kirsten James.
As Afghanistan’s government works toward ending discrimination and advancing women’s equality, a new Asia Foundation survey shows entrenched hardline conservative attitudes toward women across society are stagnating progress, write Tabasum Akseer and Fahim Ahmad Yousufzai.
A new Asia Foundation survey finds that the number of Afghans who say their country is moving in the right direction has increased and optimism has risen slightly, writes Amy Ovalle.
This week, Japan wants to acquire missiles capable of reaching North Korea; efforts to launch trade talks between Canada and China fall short due to disagreement over Trudeau’s progressive trade agenda; former Yemeni president killed as violence escalates; and more.
Dr. Jerrold D. Green reflects on the progress made by the Pacific Council in 2016, and charts the course for the upcoming year.
Joseph S. Szyliowicz hopes that Turkey's democratic forces will prevail against Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s consolidation of power.
