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In the News

Nov 12, 2020

Hudson quoted in Der Spiegel on the implications of conflict breaking out in Tigray

By Atlantic Council

Africa Conflict

AfricaSource

Nov 11, 2020

Experts react: Understanding the conflict in Tigray

By Africa Center

As conflict breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region, Africa Center experts react and analyze what this means for the country and its neighbors.

Africa Conflict
Hopewell Chin'ono

Interview

Nov 11, 2020

#DFRLabCoffeeBreak with Investigative Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono

Investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono sat down with the DFRLab to discuss media freedom in Zimbabwe.

Africa Corruption

In the News

Nov 9, 2020

Charai in The Hill: Biden’s big challenges

By Atlantic Council

Despite the major challenges that President-elect Joe Biden faces, including fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, uniting a deeply divided country, addressing economic recession, and more, Atlantic Council Board Director Ahmed Charai argues that there is a major opportunity for the United States to regain its place as a principled world leader under the new administration.

Africa Coronavirus

In the News

Nov 5, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford discuss US election results and the potential for hostile actions by adversaries

By Atlantic Council

On November 5, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss uncertain US presidential election results, the possibility that adversaries could take advantage of the United States while it is awaiting a […]

China Elections

AfricaSource

Oct 29, 2020

What’s at stake in the Côte d’Ivoire elections?

By Vicky-Marie Addo-Ashong

Whilst other countries have experienced delays or postponements since the novel coronavirus outbreak, Côte d'Ivoire is charging forward with its first round of presidential polling scheduled for October 31, a contest that has long been expected to be contentious.

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Oct 28, 2020

Hruby quoted in Bloomberg on Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests

By Atlantic Council

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 27, 2020

Bruton quoted in the Washington Post on Tanzania’s 2020 presidential election

By Atlantic Council

Africa East Africa

In the News

Oct 26, 2020

Hruby quoted in techcabal on Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests

By Atlantic Council

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 23, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford discuss the final presidential debate and a growing consensus on China

By Atlantic Council

On October 23, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss the final presidential debate, recent administrations’ struggles to navigate the North Korea challenge, a growing bipartisan consensus on China, and developments […]

China Korea

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Events