ViewsWeek Views from around the world
Here are the top ten trends that are expected to occupy European foreign policymakers in 2019.
January, 2019
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3 January
Why Jefferson’s Vision of American Islam Matters Today
The first two Muslim-American women are in Congress now. They stand in a long and little-known tradition of Islam in America.
December, 2018
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28 December
2018, A Year of Central Asia’s Regional Thaw
A relaxation of long-standing regional tensions was the most noticeable process in Central Asia in 2018. If the trend continues, individual countries will be better positioned to muddle through domestic problems and deal with complex international relations and security issues in 2019 and beyond.
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20 December
What’s The Economic Impact of a Government Shutdown?
With President Trump insisting on funding for his border wall and Democrats vehemently opposed, a partial government shutdown is about to enter the new year. Here's what it could mean for the economy.
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13 December
Five Reasons Why 2018 Was a Big Year for Paleontology
Dr. Julien Benoit discusses five important moments in paleontology you may have missed during 2018, and what they mean – particularly for Africa and its place in the story of human origins.
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8 December
New Currents in Libya’s Stagnant Waters
The most important development in Libya’s recent history may have just taken place. And it was not a high-level summit, but a new expression of popular opinion on Libya’s future.
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8 December
Will Next Week’s Migration Compact be Global?
African countries should use the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration as a basis to develop better continental migration governance systems.
November, 2018
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20 November
Can We Expect A Major Rebound In Oil Prices?
A price increase from current levels hinges on action from OPEC+. Saudi Arabia has already signaled that it intends to lower exports by 500,000 bpd in December, and that further action might be forthcoming from OPEC+.
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8 November
Afghan Reconciliation Initiatives: Vindication of Pakistan?
The message from Beijing, Moscow, Turkey, and Tehran, as well as most central Asian Republics, is loud and clear; Pakistan alone cannot be held responsible for the problem as well as the resolution.
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7 November
How Safe is Your Smartphone from Hackers?
Your smartphone may be at risk of being hacked even while you are charging it at the airport or replacing its broken screen.
