“A functioning club of democracies, as well-meaning and necessary as it is, depends on members that meet a minimum standard of democratic governance and a shared interest in collective action to defend it.” Ted Piccone discusses the awkward guest list for the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy.
The eighth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation ministerial meeting concluded last week with interesting implications on the future of China-Africa relations. Yun Sun looks at the major takeaways and China’s shifting focus on the continent.
Jobs are one of the big mysteries in our economy and our society. Most people need one. But what counts as a good one, what is a helpful one, and which provide upward mobility? To unpack these questions and more, John McArthur and Zia Khan speak with Marcela Escobari and Ethan Rouen about jobs, opportunity, and career progress on the latest episode of 17 Rooms.
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