🌎 How is global democracy holding up in 2024? Tom Carothers suggests that it's a mixed bag. While some elections reinforce authoritarian rule, others signal sparks of democratic renewal. Where will the balance tip? Read more here ⬇️ carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2024/…

🌐 China plans to launch 40,000 satellites in the next 10 years, aiming to compete with Starlink in the satellite market. Why is this now a priority for Beijing? "2 reasons stand out: military necessity & geopolitical influence," writes Steven Feldstein👇 carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2024/…

When Putin launched his all-out assault on Ukraine in February 2022, the United States & its allies responded with historic economic sanctions to punish his regime and damage the Russian economy and war machine. Stephanie Baker's new book examines the scale, scope, & complexity

How can the world control lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS)? LAWS are advancing quickly, but UN regulatory efforts have lagged due to internal divisions. Charukeshi Bhatt & Tejas Bharadwaj discuss the global debate on LAWS—and India's role in it⬇️ carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/…

Join us next Tuesday at 5 pm for a discussion of Stephanie Baker's fascinating new book about Russia sanctions! Registration info 👇

New administrations in Taiwan and the United States offer an opportunity to broaden economic & technological cooperation. What is the future of Washington & Taipei's economic relations? Join Evan A. Feigenbaum, Tain-Jy Chen, jason Hsu, & Erin L. Murphy of CSIS tomorrow @ 9 AM as

Mark your calendars! 📌 #GrandTamasha, hosted by Milan Vaishnav, returns on September 10 at 9 PM EDT for its 12th season! This season, Milan will explore today's most critical issues in Indian politics & society, from the country's foreign relations to the future of its democracy.

Excited to kick off our 12th season of #GrandTamasha next week with a great lineup of guests. Subscribe (it’s free) wherever you get your podcasts: grandtamasha.com

My new piece in Carnegie Endowment about China's bid to catch up to Starlink Key points/thread... carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2024/…

🔴 Live: Evan A. Feigenbaum, Tain-Jy Chen, jason Hsu, & Erin L. Murphy of CSIS explore the future of economic cooperation between the United States & Taiwan. Tune in: youtu.be/ktkm40KnkZQ

World leaders will soon convene at the United Nations for the Summit of the Future, unique effort to revive multilateral cooperation. The attendees are slated to endorse a Pact for the Future, a sweeping document to modernize the UN system for the 21st century. What is the Summit’s

Is the China-Russia friendship really without limits? Eugene Rumer doesn't think so. In the event of war over Taiwan, Russia may support China through energy delivery, defense equipment, & intelligence-sharing, but direct military engagement is unlikely. carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/…

Can Ukraine's Kursk offensive turn the tide of the war? Kyiv has captured territory & prisoners, shaking Moscow's confidence. But as risks & costs mount, Ukraine's strategic path remains uncertain, write Michael Kofman & Rob Lee in Foreign Affairs 👇 foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukrain…

Americans are increasingly concerned about political violence surrounding the 2024 elections. How real is this threat, and what factors are driving political violence in America today? To explore these questions, Aaron David Miller joins Eric K. Ward (Woke Since 1619) & Mary McCord of

Can migration be a tool of hybrid warfare? Finland thinks so, viewing Russia's move to bus refugees to its border as a breach of trust. Helsinki has introduced new laws to combat Moscow's "weaponization of migration," writes former Ambassador René Nyberg. carnegieendowment.org/russia-eurasia…

The next U.S. president faces a looming crisis on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korean actions in recent years darkening the strategic landscape & South Korea seeking to align more closely with Washington & Japan. How should the U.S. address this challenge? Join

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Who's winning the battle for influence in the Middle East & North Africa? The U.S., Russia, & China have expanded their regional reach through diverse economic, military, & diplomatic strategies. Amr Hamzawy & Rain Ji's new digital feature explores how ⬇️ carnegieendowment.org/features/navig…

.Carnegie Endowment Join me next Friday, September 13 at 2-245 EDT for what promises to be a great discussion on the threat of political violence in America with the inestimable Mary B. McCord and Eric K. Ward Eric K. Ward (Woke Since 1619) Register here: carnegieendowment.org/events/2024/09…

Ukraine's ban on the Moscow-linked Orthodox Church aims to strengthen national security. But can it backfire? Konstantin Skorkin Konstantin Skorkin warns that the ban may risk fueling internal conflict & global accusations of religious persecution ⬇️ carnegieendowment.org/russia-eurasia…