International policy news
The world’s politics is increasingly complex. A single event can have multiple effects and change global dynamics and alliances. From the Brexit vote to the fight against COVID-19, global trends and issues affect international affairs in ways that are both direct and indirect. Our daily news brief brings the top global developments of the day to your inbox, along with analysis from Council on Foreign Relations experts.
The 2024 year starts with an international stage that is more open than ever, shaped by the ongoing multiple conflicts stoking global instability. In this context, the challenges to achieving sustainable and equitable global governance are even greater than ever.
A shaky global economy, a growing threat of climate breakdown and a new generation of “global digital natives” are posing new challenges to the status quo. The challenge to the traditional political order is intensified by the rise of new leaders with radical agendas. From Nayib Bukele’s anti-immigration, pro-business platform in El Salvador to Javier Milei’s anarcho-capitalist politics in Argentina and the emergence of Popular Renewal in Peru, these new movements highlight the deep crisis of traditional parties.
The Biden administration relisted Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a “specially designated global terrorist organization,” citing their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The move escalates tensions with Israel and could prompt further military action by the United States. Nick Schifrin and Sarah Wheaton discuss the implications of this development.
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