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Mar 29, 2024

Bolstering cooperation among Quad and Pacific Island countries

By Parker Novak, Kyoko Imai

As the Pacific Islands’ relevance grows, there’s an influx of diplomatic attention and development assistance as external powers seek to curry favor with the sixteen countries. Australia, India, Japan, and the United States (the Quad) seeks to bolster regional engagement to address key regional issues including climate, connectivity, economic development, and maritime security.

Australia Climate Change & Climate Action

Strategic Litigation

Mar 29, 2024

Strategic Litigation Quarterly Newsletter: It’s time for a Syria Victims Fund.

The latest updates on the Strategic Litigation Project's work advancing human rights and accountability.

Afghanistan Civil Society

New Atlanticist

Mar 28, 2024

The G7 needs a permanent secretariat. The 2024 elections cycle demonstrates why.

By Francis Shin

Establishing a permanent secretariat would enable Group of Seven members to develop more consistent strategies together.

Economy & Business European Union

Econographics

Mar 28, 2024

Understanding the debate over IMF quota reform

By Hung Tran

The politics and mathematics of reform is tougher than it appears. A simple reform matching quotas to global economic weight will not be welcomed by many countries.

Africa China

New Atlanticist

Mar 28, 2024

The US can do more to protect religious freedom around the world

By Jeffrey Cimmino

A recent report spotlights the breadth and depth of challenges to religious freedom across the globe. Washington must act.

Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Mar 27, 2024

Webster quoted by Axios on US housing shortage effects on climate transition

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Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Mar 26, 2024

Is the US Congress finally poised to pass Ukraine aid?

By Doug Klain

After almost eight months of deadlock, the US Congress may finally be moving toward a political solution that can unlock desperately needed US aid for Ukraine, writes Doug Klain.

Conflict Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Mar 26, 2024

In this year of elections, the US-EU Trade and Technology Council should get strategic

By Frances Burwell

On April 4, US and EU officials will meet in Leuven, Belgium, where they will need to chart a bolder way forward for the US-EU Trade and Technology Council.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 26, 2024

Bauerle Danzman cited by Hinrich Foundation on Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel and friendshoring

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Issue Brief

Mar 26, 2024

Sanctions have become a tool of first resort. But enforcement needs upgraded and updated resources.

By David Mortlock and Alex Zerden

Enforcement remains a critical but underresourced element of economic sanctions.

Economic Sanctions United States and Canada

Experts