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Abiy Ahmed

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Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019.

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  1. Toward a Peaceful Order in the Horn of Africa
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    Toward a Peaceful Order in the Horn of Africa

    Feb 6, 2021 Abiy Ahmed explains why his government's actions in northern Tigray will ultimately benefit the entire region.

  2. Africa’s Peace and Prosperity Begin at Home
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    Africa’s Peace and Prosperity Begin at Home

    Sep 9, 2020 Abiy Ahmed points to economic integration as the key to realizing the continent's geopolitical ambitions.

  3. Saving Generation COVID
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    Saving Generation COVID

    Jul 13, 2020 Abiy Ahmed & Gordon Brown show which interventions are needed to offset pandemic-induced learning losses – and how to pay for them.

  4. A Pledge for Africa
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    A Pledge for Africa

    May 1, 2020 Abiy Ahmed makes the case for helping the continent combat the coronavirus before a second wave of infection hits.

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    The End of the Liberal West

    Joschka Fischer considers what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for Europe and the post-war world order.
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    Trump’s Inflationary Triple Threat

    Maurice Obstfeld

    Contrary to the claims of techno-libertarians like Elon Musk, independent central banks have a decades-long record of successfully controlling inflation. Yet, as the Federal Reserve’s credibility and oversight capabilities become more critical than ever, US President-elect Donald Trump’s policies threaten to undermine them.

    warns that the incoming administration’s agenda would weaken the Fed and destabilize the financial system.
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    What Will Trump Do About China?

    US President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to take a confrontational approach to China, with tariffs as his weapon of choice. But unless his administration adopts a measured approach, his plans may end up harming American businesses and consumers, undermining US democracy, or even leading to military confrontation.

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    The Big Picture

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    Human Progress in the Trump Era

    Tawakkol Karman, et al. propose ways to foster a culture of cooperation at a time of rising conflict and democratic erosion.
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    Elon Musk’s $2 Trillion Fiscal Fantasy

    Jeffrey Frankel dives into the incoming US administration’s absurd claim that fresh tax cuts will not increase the deficit.
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    The Deal Trump Should Offer China

    Todd G. Buchholz proposes that the incoming US administration push for a debt write-off and market access instead of tariffs.
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    Central and Eastern Europe’s Bid for AI Dominance

    Soňa Muzikárová outlines steps policymakers can take to harness the technology’s potential to boost growth and prosperity.
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    Can Technology End Corruption?

    Azalina Othman Said thinks that powerful new digital tools can help, but only if governments commit to upholding the rule of law.

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