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(Saudi Arabia) The case of Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Nayef (Brookings)

Bruce Riedel The news that Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul was released from prison (although she is still not free to travel) is a sign outsider...

(USA/Black Americans) Three ways the Biden administration can promote economic security for Black Americans (Brookings)

Martha Ross Over the past year, two issues have erupted into the national consciousness: jobs and racial justice. https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2021/02/12/three-ways-the-biden-administration-can-promote-economic-security-for-black-americans/

(Africa/Global Energy Transition) The effects of the global energy transition in Africa: Disruption and opportunity (Brookings)

Leo Holtz and Chris Heitzig According to a recent World Bank publication, “Africa’s Resource Export Opportunities and the Global Energy Transition,” the world’s shift toward renewable energy and clean...

(Blockchain/Digital Markets) Video: A fireside chat about the future of blockchain and digital markets (Brookings)

Sheila Warren and Sanjay Patnaik On Thursday, February 11, the Center on Regulation and Markets at Brookings hosted Sheila Warren, head of data, blockchain and digital assets...

(USA/Impeachment) The Senate impeachment vote: Will there be any Republican ‘profiles in courage’? (Brookings)

Elaine Kamarck As the Senate nears its second vote on whether or not to convict former President Trump and bar him from holding future office,...

(USA/Space) A Pentagon strategy for elevating the space mission (Brookings)

Michael Sinclair and Mir Sadat Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces a host of challenges that are rapidly outpacing fiscal calendars, election cycles and even the best laid military plans...

(Technology/Growth/Inequality) Technology, growth, and inequality: Changing dynamics in the digital era (Brookings)

Zia Qureshi Ours is a time of exciting technological change. The era of smart machines holds the promise of a more prosperous future for all....

(Liberia) Q&A: Swiss Trial for Liberia Atrocities: Universal Jurisdiction Paves Path for Justice (HRW)

Who is Alieu Kosiah and what are the charges against him? Why is Kosiah’s trial taking place in Switzerland? What international crimes were committed in Liberia...

(Pandemic/Free Speech) Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse (HRW)

At least 83 governments worldwide have used the Covid-19 pandemic to justify violating the exercise of free speech and peaceful assembly, Human Rights Watch...

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