"Despite the radical social reforms and the electric shock approach (Prince Mohammed) has to soften the social norms in Saudi society," anything related to LGBTQ rights is considered "very sensitive," nonresident fellow Yasmine Farouk said of the exile LGBTQ Saudis are currently facing.
As Mexican President López Obrador calls on the U.S. to address “moral decay,” attention turns to the forthcoming election. His tendency to recall past incidents fuels people to get “riled up for next year’s election,” Center for the U.S. and Mexico director Tony Payan said.
Texas could soon end tax breaks for crypto mining facilities, after becoming a top destination for the industry. “Texas has said 'We have energy, we're open and we want you to bring your cryptocurrency work here,'” said Center for Energy Studies scholar Chris Bronk.
Neither of the parties vying for control of the strategically important African country has clean hands, said Ambassador David Satterfield, Baker Institute director and former special envoy for the Horn of Africa. “None of them are good actors,” said Satterfield.
Hopes for peace in Yemen and Syria have been lifted by an unexpected agreement. Read fellow Kristian Ulrichsen's comments on how the deal includes a commitment to resolve conflicts in the region.