The Challenges Africa Faces in 2021, Responding to the QAnon Threat, and More

January 22, 2021

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.

Join us for a conversation on priorities for Africa in 2021 on Wednesday, January 27 at 9:00 AM ET. Register for the webinar here.

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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