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Lula's Victory and Latin America's Leftward Shift

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Do victories for Lula in Brazil and fellow leftist leaders across Latin America represent a new “pink tide” sweeping the continent?

Lula's victory.
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Global Politics

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

With Peace Deal, Ethiopia and Tigray Rebels Acknowledge War's Toll

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Global Insight by Chris Morris

A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.

2 men sit at a desk while 3 others stand between them, with flags in the background
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Human Rights

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

Brazil's Indigenous Peoples See Hope in Lula's Victory

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Global Insight by Jill Langlois

Lula's victory has set high expectations for Indigenous rights and environmental protections. Now he needs to deliver.

Rally during 2022 presidential election in Brazil.
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Climate and the Environment

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

Smart Cities Don't Cede Autonomy to Tech Giants

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Global Insight by Matt Watson

City leaders must ensure full transparency and public control of data and infrastructure when partnering with tech vendors on smart city solutions.

Smart Cityscape Global Cities

US Aid to Ukraine Will Survive a GOP Congress

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"For a number of reasons, concerns that a Republican majority in Congress will undermine US support to Ukraine are unfounded," Paul Post argues.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a virtual address to members of Congress
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US Foreign Policy

Xi Consolidates Power and Nuclear Antics from Russia

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Ravi Agrawal, Prashant Rao, and Lijia Zhang join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Exhibition at China People's Revolution Military Museum in Beijing
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Global Politics

Brazil's Fake News Problem Won't be Solved Before Election

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Washington Post
Robert Muggah

Misinformation is clouding Brazil's election. The challenge is determining what information is true—and who gets to decide, writes Nonresident Fellow Robert Muggah.

Brazil presidential debate
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Global Politics