Africa is facing many deep and complicated challenges this year as governments, businesses, and individuals try to repair the damage done by COVID-19. In our Africa Growth Initiative’s annual report, experts outline six main themes that will shape the continent in 2021 and beyond.
The QAnon movement’s violent nature and the susceptibility of individuals to the conspiracy theory have made it a significant threat to democracy. While Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines has already committed to producing a public assessment of QAnon, it is also critical for U.S. policymakers to step up.
The Trump administration virtually ignored Jordan and its interests for four years as it pursued a Middle East policy focused on Saudi and Israeli interests. As the new administration turns its attention to the Middle East, Bruce Riedel argues that President Biden and Congress should quickly reaffirm strong U.S. ties to the Hashemite kingdom.
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