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Abortion Law: Global Comparisons
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion for almost fifty years. How does regulation of abortion in the United States compare to that in the rest of the world?

by Women and Foreign Policy Program Staff March 7, 2024 Women and Foreign Policy Program

LGBTQ+

Africa’s Struggle Toward Inclusive LGBTQ+ Laws
Countries in Africa have some of the harshest and most discriminatory LGBTQ+ policies in the world. But some governments are taking hopeful steps toward inclusion.

by Mariel Ferragamo and Kali Robinson June 13, 2023

United States

It’s Time to End Child Marriage in the United States
Child marriage remains legal in most U.S. States. Before it can curb this harmful practice abroad, the U.S. must first end it at home.

by Ann Norris March 13, 2023 Renewing America

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Democratic Republic of Congo

Peace in Theory
The U.S. and Qatar brokered peace agreement for Eastern DRC is a long way from conflict termination.

by Michelle Gavin June 24, 2025 Africa in Transition

Economics

Time to End Roundtripping by Big Pharma
U.S. pharma companies should pay rather more of their corporate income tax in the U.S.—and start producing more of their best drugs in the U.S. as well.

by Brad W. Setser June 23, 2025 Follow the Money

Iran

Trump’s Iran Attack Was Impressive, but Airpower Has Its Limits
Despite the impressive advances in airpower since the 1950s—like the precision-guided munitions employed in Saturday’s attack—there is only so much airstrikes can accomplish. 

by Max Boot June 22, 2025