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(Africa) Financial performance and corporate governance: evidence from national development banks in Africa (ODI)

Samantha Attridge, Yunnan Chen and Michael Mbate National development banks (NDBs) have huge potential to support their country’s development strategies and the transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies. However,...

(Pandemic/Aid) Prospects for aid at times of crisis (ODI)

Liam Carson, Maike Hebogård Schäfer, Annalisa Prizzon and Jessica Pudussery The depth of the global economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic is placing enormous pressure on...

(Pandemic/Migrants) Beyond gratitude: lessons learned from migrants’ contribution to the Covid-19 response (ODI)

Claire Kumar and Elsa Oommen with Federica Fragapane and Marta Foresti This report recognises and values the fundamental contribution of migrant workers to our societies and economies throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Over...

(Syria) The Struggle for Peace in Syria: A Decade of Decisionmaking (The Washington Institute)

Robert Ford, James Jeffrey, Bassma Kodmani Watch an incisive webcast conversation with American and Syrian policymakers as they examine the lessons Syria's decade of conflict holds for...

(Lebanon) Lebanon’s Predicament: Political Stagnation and Economic Collapse in a Hezbollah-Dominated State (The Washington Institute)

Makram Rabah, Ali al-Amin, Alia Mansour Three Lebanese experts explore Beirut’s precarious politics, Hezbollah’s continued ability to evade accountability, and the Biden administration’s options. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/lebanons-predicament-political-stagnation-and-economic-collapse-hezbollah-dominated

(Palestine) Palestinian Elections: How Real, and with What Results (The Washington Institute)

Michael Milstein Members of the political class and the general public are increasingly anticipating and expecting that Palestinian elections will take place due to an...

(USA/Syria) A New “Working” Agenda to Solve the Syrian Puzzle (The Washington Institute)

Ammar Al-Musarea There are several steps the Biden administration can take to strengthen its allies in Syria and promote a peaceful solution. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/new-working-agenda-solve-syrian-puzzle

(USA) Rethinking U.S. Efforts on Counterterrorism: Toward a Sustainable Plan Two Decades After 9/11 (The Washington Institute)

Matthew Levitt The shift away from a U.S.-led military posture will require that Washington repair its damaged credibility with allies abroad. A major task at...

(USA/Saudi Arabia) Attack on Saudi Oil Facility Means New Headache for Biden (The Washington Institute, The Hill)

Simon Henderson One obvious remedy involves asking Riyadh to end its production cutback, but any such request could be complicated by the administration’s recent friction...

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