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MENASource

Oct 16, 2024

Vision 2030 has done wonders for women. But there’s still room to enhance their economic roles in Saudi Arabia.

By Beata Polok and Maha Akeel

Saudi Arabia’s progress under Vision 2030 is impressive, but the journey is not yet over.

Civil Society Economy & Business

TURKEYSource

Oct 16, 2024

Turkey and the West’s Black Sea interests converge more often than is acknowledged—opening up opportunities for cooperation

By Maryna Vorotnyuk

Turkey and the West have clear opportunities for more effective cooperation in the Black Sea, but both sides need to show will.

Eastern Europe NATO

New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2024

How the US and the Philippines should counter Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea

By Elizabeth Freund Larus and James Rice

Washington, Manila, and their Indo-Pacific allies must work together to counter China’s maritime aggression in Philippine waters.

China Indo-Pacific

EnergySource

Oct 15, 2024

Attention to market realities are key to a successful COP29

By Robert Cekuta

Increasing funds for addressing climate and energy needs in developing countries is a COP29 priority. But it is important to remember that market conditions in recipient countries are critical in determining the success of such efforts.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

UkraineAlert

Oct 15, 2024

Ukraine may allow drone exports in bid to support domestic producers

By Marcel Plichta

Ukraine may allow the export of drones in a bid to boost domestic production amid limited state procurement budgets and to prevent Ukrainian drone manufacturers from relocating abroad, writes Marcel Plichta.

Conflict Defense Industry

UkraineAlert

Oct 15, 2024

As the US election nears, anxiety is mounting in Ukraine

By Kate Spencer

Few countries have more at stake in the coming US presidential election than Ukraine, which is heavily dependent on US aid to sustain its fight against Russia's ongoing invasion, writes Kate Spencer.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2024

Advancing a twenty-first century approach to remittances

By Alisha Chhangani, Ananya Kumar

Valued at nearly $900 billion each year, global remittances have become a large portion of many nations’ gross domestic product. But transaction costs remain too high—a problem that policymakers should tackle at upcoming meetings in Washington and Rio de Janeiro.

Africa Americas

New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2024

The EU has an agenda for sustainable prosperity. It’s worth a read on this side of the Atlantic, too.

By Annika Hedberg

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s recent unveiling of her commissioners-designate reveals what efforts the European Union might bring to address climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss over the next five years.

Economy & Business European Union

MENASource

Oct 15, 2024

Beijing is making inroads in North Africa

By Jonathan Fulton

There has been serious momentum in China’s Maghreb relations in areas that indicate long-term regional ambitions. 

Economy & Business Middle East

New Atlanticist

Oct 11, 2024

Dispatch from Moldova: With elections approaching, Moscow is taking aim at Chișinău’s pro-European path

By Shelby Magid

Russian influence campaigns are working to sway votes ahead of the October 20 election, which will include a referendum on enshrining EU membership as a goal in Moldova’s constitution.

Elections Moldova
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