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What Europe Makes of US Midterms

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PRX: the World
Ivo H. Daalder

Europeans view the Biden administration as an ally and want to work together to deal with climate change, Council President Ivo Daalder tells Marco Werman.

Political signs are seen the day after the midterm elections in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S
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US Foreign Policy

America in Africa: Genuine Partners or Neocolonialism?

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The Resistance Bureau
Elizabeth Shackelford

Elizabeth Shackleford discusses U.S.-Africa relations and how the US can play a constructive role in Africa's future without repeating mistakes of the past.

Elizabeth Shackleford speaks over Zoom. Global Politics

Polls Indicate Public May Blame Local Authorities for Itaewon Tragedy, Not Yoon

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NK News
Karl Friedhoff

The South Korean leader’s approval rates have held steady since the deadly crowd crush, Karl Friedhoff writes.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visits a mourning altar for victims of the Halloween disaster in Seoul
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Public Opinion

We Need Timely Regulatory Collaboration to Cut Methane Emissions 

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The Hill
Dan Glickman

Distinguished Fellow Dan Glickman stresses the importance of immediate action to address "food security, nutrition issues and environmental sustainability."

A row of wind turbines in La Ventosa, Oaxaca, southern Mexico.
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Tech and Science

Europe's US Anxiety

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Politico EU
Ivo H. Daalder

"Europeans are right to feel uneasy about the direction of US trade and foreign economic policy," warns Council President Ivo Daalder.

A video of U.S. President Joe Biden is seen on a screen as former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally ahead of the midterm elections
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US Foreign Policy

Midterm 2022 Outlooks from Pennsylvania with Diana Mutz

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BBC World News
Diana C. Mutz

"Increasingly people's perceptions of the state of the economy are a function of their partisanship," says Nonresident Senior Fellow Diana Mutz.

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US Dollar Hegemony Isn't Going Anywhere

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Could an alternative to the U.S. dollar as a 'safe haven' emerge? Perhaps, but it’s not likely in the near term," Paul Poast argues.

a person holds several US $100 bills Global Economy

Partnering with Autocrats Is Risky Business

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

Propping up undemocratic and oppressive regimes undermines our national security interests in the long run, Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

President Joe Biden fist bumps Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince
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US Foreign Policy

Made in America? Try Made in Democracy.

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Barron's
John Austin

John Austin argues that the Inflation Reduction Act should, instead of requiring “domestic” content, require “democratic” content from allies around the globe.

U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to speak on the "Made In America" provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House.
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Global Politics

Ethiopia and Somalia Show Droughts Don't Need to Result in Famine

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Africa.com
Joshua Busby

As Africa faces its worst drought in 40 years, Joshua Busby looks at Ethiopia and Somalia and why one country could avoid famine while the other could not.

Two women collect water from a pan at the Kaxareey camp for the internally displaced people in Dollow, Gedo region of Somalia on May 24, 2022
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Food and Agriculture