U.S. Defense Department
This week, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis issued an ultimatum to NATO members to increase their defense spending by the end of the year; Kim Jong-un’s older half-brother was assassinated in Malaysia; Russia launched a cruise missile in an apparent violation of a Cold War-era treaty; and more.
Paul Arne Wagner
This week, massive protests continued in Romania following a government decree to decriminalize corruption; North Korea continues to build out its missile program; the former prime minister of Somalia wins the country’s presidential election; and more.
Victor Grigas
Silicon Valley wants to develop solutions to save the world, but tech giants underestimate the complexity of many human rights issues, write Keith Hiatt, Michael Kleinman, and Mark Latonero.
This week, Iran conducted a ballistic missile test, prompting a response from the Trump administration; renewed fighting broke out between Ukrainian soldiers and Russian-backed rebels; the 28th African Union Summit concluded in Addis Ababa; and more.
Bruno Sanchez-Andrade
This week, President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and a promised U.S.-Mexico border wall increase tensions between the two governments; the UK’s Supreme Court rules parliament must vote to approve a Brexit; Israel announces more settlement homes in the West Bank; and more.
Carmichael Yepez
This week, the Iraqi government said they have retained full control of eastern Mosul; UK Prime Minister Theresa May outlined Britain’s plans for leaving the EU; U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are accused of blocking asylum-seekers from entering at the U.S.-Mexico border; and more.
Sinn Féin
This week, Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister’s resignation will force the government’s dissolution; diplomats from the United Arab Emirates are killed in Afghanistan blast; Gambia’s outgoing president refuses to step down despite losing the election; and more.
As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Abraham Wagner discusses U.S. priorities on cybersecurity, cyberwarfare, and surveillance for the incoming Trump administration.
As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Jerrold D. Green discusses U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Middle East for the incoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.
As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. DJ Peterson discusses the domestic and global issues and trends facing the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump.
