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Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Law Should Draw Attention to a Bigger Problem for the US

In the News
The Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

“As we celebrate the LGBTQ community here at home, let’s not forget the fight to protect them elsewhere continues,” writes Elizabeth Shackelford.

Activists hold red placards with yellow writing during their picket against Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill
AP Photos
Inclusion and Equity

Rethinking our Engagement with the Global South

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

The West is failing to win over the Global South and the lack of support for the Ukraine war demonstrates why it matters.

President Joe Biden speaks as he participates in the US-Africa Summit Leaders Session on partnering on the African Union's Agenda 2063
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Global Politics

The Unholy Relationship Between Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law and US Evangelicalism

BLOG
Global Insight by Emma Sanderson

American religious groups have spent millions exporting homophobia to the East African nation.

A couple in Uganda wrapped in a gay pride flag, seen from behind.
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Artificial Intelligence Will Entrench Global Inequality

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Foreign Policy
Robert Muggah

“Unmitigated AI could deepen social, economic, and digital cleavages between and within countries,” warns Robert Muggah with Ilona Szabó.

Icon for Chat GPT on a phone home screen.
AP Photos
Tech and Science

The Global Cost of Childhood Malnutrition

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for individuals and the global community. Here’s what you can do to help.

Shyamakali and her children.
Anne Thurow
Food and Agriculture

In Sudan, Many Hands Could Make Heavy War—or Peace

In the News
Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

"The longer the conflict goes on, the more likely neighbors start choosing sides, raising the risk of sustained fighting in the long term," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

A Sudanese evacuee waits at Port Sudan before boarding a Saudi military ship
AP Photos
Global Politics

The Continent: Changing the Game in African Media

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Some of the most important innovations in the news media may be happening in Africa. What can we learn?

Man in Kenya reading his phone
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Culture

Diplomats Forced to Evacuate Sudan as Crisis Deepens

In the News
Sirius XM The Briefing
Elizabeth Shackelford

"Having our embassy shut down and all of our diplomats leave ... does reduce our leverage," Elizabeth Shackelford tells Steve Scully.

an airplane takes off from Sudan
Reuters
Defense and Security

Russia's Influence in Sudan Is "Bad News" for Ceasefire Possibility

In the News
MSNBC Andrea Mitchell Reports
Elizabeth Shackelford

“Not having enough supplies to continue fighting is probably the fastest way” to end the conflict, Lizzy Shackelford tells Andrea Mitchell.

Andrea Mitchell (L) speaking with Lizzy Shackelford (R) on MSNBC. Global Politics

Lula in China, Conflict in Sudan, and NATO Reborn

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Steven Erlanger, Prashant Rao, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Brazil’s Lula Meets Xi in China
Reuters
Global Politics