Africa
Egypt’s Political Transition Takes a Step Forward Amid Much Uncertainty
The United States will face more hurdles to advancing an Egypt policy that deals with security, political, and economic issues following the post-Mubarak transition, writes Brian Katulis.
Statement on the Death of Moammar Qaddafi
Rudy deLeon and Peter Juul comment on the death of the Libyan dictator and the tough road ahead for the country as it transitions.
How to Help Somalia
John Norris talks about why we need to move beyond crisis response to crisis prevention in failed states.Americas
What Changes in Mexico Mean for U.S. Immigration Policy
Mexico’s population is aging while its economy is growing, write Philip E. Wolgin and Ann Garcia. These changes will significantly cut down on the number of future immigrants to America.
From an Alliance for Progress to a Partnership for Prosperity
Sabina Dewan and Matt Browne explain that the United States and Brazil have shared interests that will form the basis of a mutually beneficial economic partnership in the years ahead.
Getting Development Right in Haiti
John Norris digs at the roots of Haiti’s longstanding poverty to see how the United States and international community can help create positive change in the country.East Asia
Ask the Expert: What China's Leadership Transition Means for the United States
Center for American Progress China Analyst Melanie Hart explains what U.S. policymakers need to know about China's 2012 leadership transition.
Shining a Light on U.S.-China Clean Energy Cooperation
Melanie Hart explains how combining our two markets can increase demand for U.S. clean energy products and provide the higher-paying jobs that we need to restore our economy.
China’s Forthcoming Political Transition
The upcoming transition in China's leadership is complex and matters greatly to U.S. interests, so U.S. policymakers should become familiar with the intricacies of the situation, writes Melanie Hart.Europe
Don’t Shy Away From Progress on the Russia-Georgia Conflict
Cory Welt says the Obama administration should be highlighting cooperation between the two countries on Russia’s membership agreement for the World Trade Organization.
The Tymoshenko Verdict and Ukraine’s European Future
Samuel Charap argues that the conviction of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is a sign that the Euro-Atlantic integration paradigm may have run its course.
Is Turkey Sinking Its Own Ship?
Turkey is straying from its successful rise with recent heated rhetoric against Israel, write Michael Werz and Ken Sofer.Middle East
Meet Fayza Abul-Naga, a Woman of Ambition
Scott Lilly examines the role of an Egyptian politician whose ultranationalist rhetoric threatens Egypt’s economy as well as its most important international alliances.
Support Pluralism in Egypt’s Transition
As it engages with the ascendant Freedom and Justice Party, the United States needs to keep respect for basic human rights and political pluralism high on the agenda, writes Brian Katulis.Center for American Progress Responds to The Washington Post
CAP addresses recent Washington Post article.» More Features on Middle East
South & Central Asia
The Pakistan Aid Dilemma
Though tensions between the two countries have risen recently the United States maintains an interest in engagement with Pakistan, and must be careful in considering how it structures and enforces new promises of assistance or threats of a cutoff, write Colin Cookman and Bill French.
Milestones for Transition in Afghanistan 2012–2014
Report from Caroline Wadhams offers recommendations for the upcoming international conference on Afghanistan in Bonn, Germany.
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