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Print this article A wave of internal crises and even wars could follow the coronavirus pandemic “in at least a few — and perhaps many — countries,” according to an intelligence community assessment. “Some hard-hit developing countries are experiencing financial and humanitarian crises, increasing the risk of surges in migration, collapsed governments, or internal conflict,” the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reported in an annual threat assessment. That finding sharpens the geopolitical stakes of the coronavirus pandemic. The social costs of the public health...

In 'restoring America's soul,' Biden can become a hero for the persecuted Toufic Baaklini, opinion contributor © Getty Images In 'restoring America's soul,' Biden can become a hero for the persecuted President Biden campaigned on a promise that his top priority would be to "restore the soul of America." He emphasized that he would focus on healing America's partisan divides and seek to reinvigorate bipartisanship in Washington. One way the president can heal the nation and bring Democrats and Republicans together is by championing the cause of international religious freedo...

What’s new? As Nicolás Maduro forces dissidents to flee Venezuela, exiles have come to play important roles influencing both the opposition’s political strategy and international policy toward Caracas. Analysis of social media suggests that exile can lead opposition members to use strident rhetoric and advocate aggressive ideas more often than domestic counterparts. Why does it matter? Internationally facilitated negotiations remain Venezuela’s best path to peace, and the new U.S. administration might very well pursue them. Their success rests on all parties’ willingness to accep...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wedne...

Stakeholders share a photo opportunity at the Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance launch. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a three year US$4 million Jamaica Energy Resilience Alliance led by Cadmus Group LLC (Cadmus). This alliance, which involves a number of prominent local organisations, is expected to invest up to US$50 million to boost Jamaica’s renewable energy landscape, with direct economic and environmental impacts in the energy sector to the benefit of Jamaica’s tourism sectors, and other essential industries. Emphasizing the critical nee...