Recent Posts on International Affairs and Trade

Passports laying on a map

What’s Being Done to Prevent Future Passport Processing Backlogs?

Pie chart showing the types of guns recovered by ATF--88% were handguns. The remaining guns were long guns (rifles, shotguns), machineguns and others.,

High Murder Rates in the Caribbean Linked to Guns Trafficked from the United States

Photo showing the flags for China and the U.S. next to each other on a cloudless day.

China’s Foreign Investments Significantly Outpace the United States. What does that mean?

Map of the Democratic Republic of Congo showing locations of violent events and gold mining sites --2010 to 2022

Peace and Security in the Congo Has Not Improved with Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rule

Map showing Ukraine and surrounding countries (Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the south).

Ukraine Aid is Important, But So is Oversight of This Funding and Assistance

Photo showing a 1960s-era car (a taxi) in Havana, Cuba

Havana Syndrome—Americans Affected by Mysterious Symptoms May Struggle to Get Care

Photo showing a medical worker injecting a COVID vaccine into a woman's arm with others standing by awaiting vaccinations.

For World Health Day (April 7), We Look At U.S. Efforts to Promote Global Wellness

Map showing Ukraine and surrounding countries (Russia to the east; Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the south).

What’s the Status of U.S. Assistance to Ukraine? Our First Reports on Oversight Efforts

photo showing a farm with barns and silos

Foreign Investment in U.S. Agricultural Land Is Raising National Security Concerns

Illustration showing a global map. Different cryptocurrency logos connected by lines superimposed over the map.

The Effectiveness of Economic Sanctions At Risk from Digital Asset Growth

Stock image showing two people--a counselor and someone receiving counseling.

For Those Who Serve the U.S. Abroad, Accessing Mental Health Care Can Be a Challenge

Global map showing countries that received the most assistance during fiscal years 2018-2022.

Are We Really Helping? U.S. Security Assistance to Partner Nations Faces Challenges