Sudan’s Collapse and the Demise of Peacemaking This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s experts Shewit Woldemichael and Alan Boswell to discuss the recent advances of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s Darfur region and what to expect from the resumption of talks between Sudan’s warring factions in the
Most Watched September 2, 2023 Presidential Remarks on Hurricane Idalia From Live Oak, Florida Amid the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, President Biden delivered remarks on response and recovery efforts from Live Oak, Florida. He summarized his administration’s response to the hurricane, thanked all levels of government for their work, and… September 2, 2023 President Biden
Stability vs. Accountability: The Cost of Political Settlements in the MENA Region Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a discussion on how political settlements have played out in Iraq, Lebanon, and Libya, and the potential way forward. We will be joined by Chatham House experts, Renad Mansour and Farea Al-Muslimi, and the discussion will be moderated
As Rwanda continues its recovery from the devastating genocide of 1994, H.E. Louise Mushikiwabo, the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, visited the Wilson Center to discuss ongoing progress, challenges, and opportunities with Africa Program Director Dr. Monde Muyangwa.Speakers (listed in order of appearance)Dr. Monde Muyangwa, Africa Program Director, Wilson CenterH.E. Louise Mushikiwabo, Minister
Chief U.S. Iran nuclear negotiator, Ambassador Wendy Sherman, visited the Wilson Center to explain the intricacies of the deal and to offer her assessment of the final outcome and what will follow. She responded to questions from the Wilson Center’s Rob Litwak, and also from members of the audience.Wendy Sherman, Chief U.S. Nuclear Negotiator with
Derek Grossman is a senior defense analyst at the RAND Corporation focused on a range of national security policy and Indo-Pacific security issues. He closely tracks intensifying U.S.-China competition throughout the region, including Northeast, Southeast, South, and Central Asia as well as Oceania. He has led or participated in numerous RAND studies assessing regional responses
Roots of Russia’s War in Ukraine presents four perspectives on the origins of the ongoing war in Ukraine that began in February 2014, concentrating on Russian motivations and intentions. What propelled Russia to send troops into Crimea and then declare that Crimea had formally chosen to “join” Russia? Why did the conflict spread to eastern
On September 23rd, the Colombian peace process took a major step toward a final accord when negotiators from the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) reached agreement on transitional justice, an issue that had bogged the talks down for over a year. The two sides also announced a six-month deadline for
The RAND BlogSpace Science and Technology United States commentaryLooking Back on the Big Policy Stories of 2023As 2023 draws to a close, RAND president and CEO Jason Matheny highlights areas where RAND is tackling the most urgent and complex problems we face. Each is a small reminder that where there are thoughtful people working tirelessly
On the eve of the nuclear negotiations in Baghdad between Iran and the P5+1, two Iran experts discussed the role of Iran’s domestic politics, the recent parliamentary elections, divisions among the conservative ruling elite, and Iran’s economic difficulties as a result of international sanctions.On May 22, the Middle East Program hosted a meeting on “The