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The Saudi government's stance toward Israel is ambiguous. Elections in Israel and the U.S. offer a strategic window. It's time for clarity. @zaha-hassan.bsky.social & @andrewleber.bsky.social explain: https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2026/10/time-for-saudi-clarity-on-normalization-with-israel

Even President Trump is taking notice of protests across Europe. What are people protesting, who's involved, and what do the protests mean for countries like France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal? Judy Lee explains. Global Protest Tracker: https://carnegieendowment.org/features/global-protest-tracker

Africa is in demand. As competition heats up over the continent’s trade, energy, and critical mineral assets, African countries have a major opportunity to both advance their own interests and engage with global powers. Fonteh Akum explains: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Protestors in India are taking to the streets over controversial revisions to the voter rolls. Why exactly is this so significant for India? @milanv.bsky.social explains. More in @financialtimes.com: https://www.ft.com/content/8848d06c-c0fa-49ff-af08-880ef4f3ff2

Some East Asian economies face shrinking labor forces. AI could be a solution, but it would have to be implemented carefully. @darciedraudt.bsky.social explains. More here: https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2026/04/from-labor-scarcity-to-ai-society-governing-productivity-in-east-asia

Ukraine's defense against Russia looks like the ultimate David and Goliath story. But Ukraine isn't a one-off. @stevefeldstein.bsky.social explained, on The World Unpacked. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj9LAZdBeB8

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey just came together to form the Mecca Pact. It's facing a credibility test thanks to renewed Houthi attacks. But as American influence declines, the pact could be a step forward. Amr Hamzawy and @iacoskun.bsky.social explain: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

With India's revisions to its voter rolls, "a country that once went to extraordinary lengths to ensure all citizens could vote is now busy placing new obstacles in their way," says @milanv.bsky.social. More in @financialtimes.com: www.ft.com/content/8848...

Big Oil is going to court. Two very different cases in Brazil and the U.S. could both have major consequences for climate accountability. @kayly.bsky.social explains. More from Kayly on climate law: https://carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2026/06/colombia-climate-displacement-law-global-model

Students across France have been protesting for the past month. Why? What makes these protests (and others like them) so significant? Judy Lee explains. Check out the Carnegie Global Protest Tracker here: https://carnegieendowment.org/features/global-protest-tracker

The role of tech on the battlefield has grown in recent years. Will Silicon Valley decide the winners and losers of wars? @stevefeldstein.bsky.social discussed on The World Unpacked, with Jon Bateman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj9LAZdBeB8

When drones are everywhere, who holds power? As technology proliferates, the rules of war are changing. @stevefeldstein.bsky.social, author of the new book Bytes and Bullets, joins Jon Bateman to discuss how. Watch on The World Unpacked: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj9L...

Starlink is a vital tool for Ukraine's military. The Trump administration seems to have throttled it. Why? And what are the implications? @stevefeldstein.bsky.social unpacks. Check out Steve's new book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250394088/bytesandbullets/

Friends of the U.S. are adding fuel to Sudan's civil war, making it, in some ways, a proxy war. Conflict next door in Ethiopia could follow the same pattern. @lesleyannewarner.bsky.social explains, on @crooked.com Pod Save the World. More here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJANJoaEQxc

Courts are under fire around the world, from Israel to the United States. How can they stay independent? Andrew O'Donohue breaks it down. See more in @jodemocracy.bsky.social: https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/how-courts-survive-democratic-backsliding/

Sudan faces the world's largest humanitarian and displacement crisis. Scattershot enforcement of a UN embargo doesn't help. @lesleyannewarner.bsky.social outlines a potential path forward. More here: https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/sudan-civil-war-un-darfur-arms-embargo/?share-code=6UIE7DgoflDS

Explosions in Riyadh could mean higher prices at the pump. ⛽ As fighting escalates in Yemen, Houthi forces are threatening a critical route for Saudi oil exports, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile global energy market. Andrew Leber explains more.

New plague just dropped? Is the U.S. ready? 🦠 As concerns grow over the so-called “Russian plague,” cuts to disease surveillance, pandemic preparedness, and scientific research at home and abroad raise questions about America’s readiness. Jeff Prescott explains more.

Congratulations to Navi Pillay, winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Navi, a member of Carnegie's Climate Mobility Network, has dedicated her legal career to advancing human rights and peace. Learn more about Navi, her work, and the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize below.

AI is all over the headlines. But the gap between what outsiders believe about the technology and what insiders know has never been wider. @garrisonlovely.bsky.social interviewed hundreds of these insiders. He joins Jon Bateman on The World Unpacked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_mzJjGO1Ok

The Hugging Face incident, despite the panic it caused, was resolved quickly. Had the AI models involved come from different countries – like the U.S. and China – it would've been a different story. Lucy Luo breaks down how to prevent a future crisis: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

The UN will soon have to pick a new secretary-general. But the task of keeping peace becomes impossible when “there is no peace to keep.” Stewart Patrick and Theodore Zaritsky describe the uphill battle the UN faces ahead of next week’s UNGA meeting: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

Today: @stevefeldstein.bsky.social joins @tlhumanrights.bsky.social to testify on the human rights implications of the use of AI in warfare. Tune in here, beginning at 2pm ET: humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/heari...

Climate change and conflict are already serious problems in the Middle East. The Iran war is making both worse,and the humanitarian consequences will almost certainly be devastating. Sarah Yerkes and Alejandro Martin Rodriguez explain: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Running the Secret Service has always been a close-to-impossible job. Now, as technology makes threats to leaders ever-present, it's gotten even harder. Jon Bateman sits down with former agency head Ron Rowe to discuss, on today's World Unpacked: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVEu...

After a dramatic rollout, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. are finally on the verge of a civil nuclear cooperation agreement. But what does the deal entail? And what does it leave behind? @jdmenton.bsky.social explains: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

One year ago Rachel and I wrote a provocation about how institutions needed to rethink comms. Today we have a new report out that addresses the pressing question: “How?” Case studies of comms approaches within, from “Hot Girls for Zohran” to an analysis of the Turning Point USA juggernaut.

The media landscape is changing in new, often dramatic ways. Nonprofit organizations risk getting left behind. @noupside.bsky.social, @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social, and Margot Treadwell break down what's going on and outline key strategies to move forward: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Russia's drone incursions are putting Europe's defenses to the test. If Russia decides to use drones against Europe once fighting in Ukraine closes, European leaders will need to follow lessons from Ukraine. Pavlo Zvenyhorodskyi explains: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

AI-powered cyberattacks have caused widespread anxiety in the U.S., but not as much in China. Why? Scott Singer weighed in, for @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/b...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims that foreign aid is “the least popular thing government spends money on.” Is that actually true? Rachel George breaks down what the American public really thinks, for @foreignpolicy.com: foreignpolicy.com/2026/08/27/a...

Clashes that erupted this month threaten the fragile peace in Ethiopia — and could spill over into the wider region. @lesleyannewarner.bsky.social explains, in @justsecurity.org: www.justsecurity.org/154852/ethio...

Nuclear power has enormous potential for maritime industry. But in order to fully tap that potential, nuclear and maritime communities must work productively together. @jamiekwong.bsky.social and @tobydalton.bsky.social explain: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

Is the peace process in Northern Ireland a useful model for Palestine? In some respects, yes, says @zaha-hassan.bsky.social. But several crucial differences limit its applicability — namely, the "one-sided" support of external actors. More in @lemonde.fr: www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...

What does Ukraine’s military have in common with the privateers of the American Revolution? Rose Gottemoeller detailed the history of “mosquito navy” tactics, for @hooverinstitution.bsky.social's Freedom Frequency: www.thefreedomfrequency.org/p/the-privat...

What's going on in Ceuta? Who, if anyone, is to blame for the migration crisis there? And why are so many conspiracy theories now swirling? Sarah Yerkes and Alejandro Martin Rodriguez unpack: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

Will AI actually take our jobs? Should we really be worried about Chinese models? And what can we learn from 19th century English craftsmen? @bcmerchant.bsky.social joins Jon Bateman to discuss on the latest episode of The World Unpacked. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZKC...

Board of Peace head Nikolay Mladenov recently stated that a better future for Palestinians is his "north star." But the board's current plans for Gaza don't seem to make that a reality. @zaha-hassan.bsky.social explains: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Data centers are provoking public outrage. But what do they actually do – and what do they represent? @andymasley.bsky.social joins Jon Bateman to separate data center myths from facts on The World Unpacked: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q6t...

The U.S. never joined the International Criminal Court. Now, it’s looking to dismantle it. Is this just the next step in President Trump’s war on multilateralism, or something else altogether? Stewart Patrick explains: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

Some European leaders believe that ignoring Vladimir Putin is now “untenable.” They’re right, says @alexgabuev.bsky.social. But they don’t yet have a path forward for talking with the Russian leader. A possible roadmap, in @foreignaffairs.com: www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/how-e...

At this year’s NATO summit in Ankara, European leaders are building a stronger Europe-led alliance as America’s commitment shifts. @sophiabesch.bsky.social, @iacoskun.bsky.social, Nate Reynolds, and @stephenwertheim.bsky.social examine what’s shaping the summit. carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

Batteries are now an essential technology for 21st-century growth – and China seems poised to corner the industry. But other countries can cooperate to get ahead. @milomcbride.bsky.social explains: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Colombia’s new law granting protections to climate refugees faces an uphill battle, especially given the results of the recent elections. But it’s still a landmark example for the world to follow. kayly.bsky.social and Liliana Gamboa explain:

The U.S. and Israel just fought a second war over Iran's nuclear program—and America lost, says @nuclear-jim.bsky.social. James joined Jon Bateman to explain why on today’s episode of The World Unpacked. Watch here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=GxnN...

President Trump’s interference has succeeded in tilting close elections in Latin America – for now. But that’s not the same as building lasting influence. @oliverstuenkel.bsky.social and @alsfeinberg.bsky.social explain: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

Russia remains a power in decline—but that decline is unfolding slowly, not suddenly, says @michaelkofman.bsky.social. He explains why Moscow’s gradual erosion may weaken (but not necessarily prevent) its ability to rebuild its military for @foreignaffairs.com: www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/next-...

“Those opposed to yesterday’s Iran war have a stake in preventing tomorrow’s—and replacing failed policy with diplomacy.” @stephenwertheim.bsky.social and Robert Malley in @nytopinion.nytimes.com break down the major lessons of Trump’s war with Iran for America: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/o...