Chayes, Coll, and Suraju on Corruption in the Oil Industry
The oil industry has long been an attractive target for corruption and corrupt actors. State owned oil companies have frequently been accused of being a conduit for syphoning off public funds into pri...
8 Sep 201722min
Moises Naim on the Global Outlook
Lot of cross-trends are buffeting the global scene at the moment: populism, nationalism, anti-globalization. Many of these come together in the form of Trump. But beneath these issues are other longer...
2 Sep 201728min
Brown, Cammack, and Zomlot on Revitalizing Palestinian Nationalism
With other headlines coming out of the Middle East in recent years, the Palestinian issue has been pushed to the background. Repeated efforts to negotiate a two-state solution have faltered, and condi...
21 Juli 201728min
Michael Chertoff and Tim Maurer on Economic Cyber Security
Last year, hackers used malware to steal $101 million remotely from a Bangladesh bank from thousands of miles away. Cyberattacks can be as debilitating and dangerous as conventional warfare — particul...
14 Juli 201721min
Sullivan on the G20 Summit and the Future of U.S. Leadership
Heads of state from the G20 countries assemble this weekend for their international summit, and all eyes are on U.S. President Trump. So far his track record overseas has been one of sparring and tens...
6 Juli 201721min
Livingston, Hagerman and Shah on the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
Despite the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the transition to a low-carbon economy is speeding along. For example, twice as many Americans are employed by the solar industry as in th...
30 Juni 201729min
Tellis and Emmott on the Challenges Facing Western States
The West has long been a font of stability, prosperity, and security. Yet when faced with global instability and economic uncertainty, it is tempting for states to react by closing borders, hoarding w...
23 Juni 201726min
Ülgen and Brattberg on Turkey's Future
Where is Turkey heading? Last month president Erdogan narrowly won a referendum to give his presidency sweeping new powers. What does this portend for Turkey's relationship with the region and the res...
16 Juni 201726min
