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Commentary
The Inner Workings of USAID: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It. But If It Is Broke, Fix It!
December 18, 2020 | Bonnie Glick CSIS senior adviser Bonnie Glick has written a second memo to the incoming Biden administration on some of the managerial and human resources issues that should be addressed at USAID.

Commentary
A New Approach to Foreign Aid
December 17, 2020 | Daniel F. Runde To meet the short- and long-term challenges associated with great power competition, the Biden administration must rethink its approach to international development.

Commentary
Updating the U.S. Playbook on Global Women’s Economic Empowerment
December 17, 2020 | Janina Staguhn , Erol Yayboke Covid-19 has exacerbated the disparities that women face. However, in a time of increased focus on women’s issues globally, the Biden administration has an opportunity to build back better and make genuine progress on women’s economic empowerment and other issues.

Report
Imagine Peace: Connecting Global Solutions on Reconciliation with an Afghanistan Ready for Peace
December 16, 2020 | Earl Anthony Wayne This report examines other countries' reconciliation frameworks in the context of the Afghanistan peace process. Efforts require nurturing, community building, constructive dialogue, international support, and region-specific programming.

Commentary
The International Telecommunications Union: The Most Important UN Agency You Have Never Heard Of
December 14, 2020 | Kristen Cordell The International Telecommunications Union preceded the United Nations and today is the multilateral forum where decisions about telecommunications are made. U.S. strategic competitors follow the organization with great interest. The United States should, too.

Report
Lessons from the El Salvador Peace Process for Afghanistan
December 9, 2020 | Linnea Sandin, Shannon McKeown Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban began in September, providing an opportunity for peace after 40 years of conflict. As negotiations unfold, it is important to consider countries who have overcome seemingly intractable conflicts to forge peace.

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Experts React: Urban Legends
December 8, 2020 | Caitlin Welsh, Erol Yayboke, Jacob Kurtzer, Judd Devermont The most pressing foreign policy challenges will likely unfold in rapidly urbanizing landscapes. By 2050, over two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas, presenting challenges and opportunities for political, security, and development stakeholders.

Commentary
Memo to Incoming USAID Leadership in the Biden Administration
November 30, 2020 | Bonnie Glick A new memo from CSIS Senior Adviser Bonnie Glick to the USAID leadership of the incoming Biden administration outlines several operational requirements for addressing the Covid-19 pandemic, great power competition, and other global challenges in its first 100 days.

Commentary
Rebuilding a More Resilient Cultural and Creative Economy after Covid-19
November 20, 2020 | Daniel F. Runde, Margarita R. Seminario Cultural and creative initiatives are vital to a country’s growth and development, both economically and socially. But the economic fallout from the Covid-19 has hit them particularly hard.

Report
Post-pandemic Infrastructure and Digital Connectivity in the Indo-Pacific
November 2, 2020 | Daniel F. Runde, Conor M. Savoy, Owen Murphy The Indo-Pacific region is experiencing significant challenges as a result of the pandemic. This CSIS brief highlights how U.S. leadership can collaborate with the necessary institutions and organizations to competitively assist with economic recovery and development efforts.

Report
Sustainable Infrastructure in the Amazon: Brazil Country Case Study
October 26, 2020 | Romina Bandura, Shannon McKeown The Brazilian Amazon faces multiple destabilizing threats, from illegal activities to climate change. To protect the region and its people, Brazil must look beyond large infrastructure projects and address the underlying governance and security challenges in the region.

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Sustainable Infrastructure in the Amazon: Colombia Country Case Study
October 26, 2020 | Romina Bandura, Sundar R. Ramanujam Promoting sustainable infrastructure in the Colombian Amazon and preventing deforestation will require a whole-of-government approach that combines environmental preservation, economic development, and security.

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