Russia’s Defeat Would Be America’s Problem
Victory in Ukraine could easily mean hubris in Washington.
The Dark Side of Ethiopia’s Export Boom
Workers report sexual coercion and poor conditions at the Hawassa Industrial Park.
Biden Should Embrace the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals
Many of his domestic policy priorities align with the global campaign.
Biden’s Blueprint for Tackling Global Corruption
USAID now has a playbook to check bad actors.
Nelson Mandela’s Missed Opportunity
South Africa’s former president had the chance to launch a massive program of regional economic integration but failed to seize it.
Stop Funding Sisi’s House of Cards
As the Egyptian president spends on projects of questionable value, the people are suffering.
A Little Great-Power Competition Is Healthy for Africa
U.S.-China competition could benefit Africa by forcing each side to offer what it thinks it is best at.
A Shrinking China Can’t Overtake America
But if U.S. democracy continues to decay, what’s the point of being on top?
Ghana’s ‘Success’ Exposes the West’s Toxic Development Model
Standard theories of global progress continue to be largely limited to raw extraction.
The G-7 Infrastructure Plan Won’t Succeed Unless It Learns from Past Failures
Rather than antagonizing political opponents and geopolitical rivals, the U.S. government should entrust infrastructure development to the World Bank—and fund it generously.
Europe to Africa: Gas for Me but Not for Thee
Europe is ramping up its use of the dirtiest fuels—but keeps pressing Africa to stick to draconian green goals.
How Shinzo Abe Changed Japan
The assassinated former prime minister leaves behind a complex legacy.
What the U.S. Still Doesn’t Get About Countering China
Self-interest, not altruism, is driving Beijing to invest in the global south.
Belgium Offers Regret—but No Reparations—to Congo
King Philippe stopped short of apologizing for colonial-era atrocities, angering the Congolese opposition and diaspora.
A Disjointed Western Hemisphere Gathers
The controversial Summit of the Americas yields some progress on health and migration cooperation.
Confronting Belgium’s Colonial Legacy
Belgium’s King Philippe is visiting Congo this week, but the country still has much to do to make amends.
While America Slept, China Became Indispensable
Washington has long ignored much of the world. Beijing hasn’t.
Treating Migration as a Crisis Is a Missed Opportunity
Racism is keeping rich societies from benefitting from increased migration.
How Better Data Helped End Child Marriage in Indonesia
A nonprofit’s grassroots data collection successfully pushed for a child marriage ban in Indonesia, a significant step to reduce female poverty.
The World Bank and IMF Are Getting It Wrong on Climate Change
Rich donor countries are working to deprioritize poverty reduction and economic development in the global south.
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