Ten years ago, hardly anyone would have been able to predict that a new era of relations between Cuba and the United States would start with Netflix. And yet, last month’s expansion of the American on-demand streaming service into Cuba signified the first step of a brighter future between two old North American rivals. For the better part of the 20th century, the bitterly strained relations between Cuba and the United States constituted the prime regional rivalry in North America. The December 2014 normalization of relations between the two nations looks to usher in a new age of economic and diplomatic prosperity. Despite receiving conservative backlash for his actions, Barack Obama, by reestablishing diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, has taken long overdue steps to bolster a potentially crucial regional ally.

Jenny Yeji Yoo explores reforms in North Korea.

One of the most shameful chapters in Mexico’s history brings into question deep-seated corruption and the role of righteous indignation in the pursuit of justice for the victims of state-sanctioned violence.

Chinese participation in the Burmese economy—and civil conflict—at the people’s expense has delegitimized Beijing in the eyes of Burmese citizens. China has argued it is providing employment and crucial infrastructure to a truly underdeveloped region. However, ethnic minority activists are skeptical that the benefits of China’s economic activity in Burma will trickle down as far as officials claim.

What doctrine constitutes Obama’s foreign policy thus far? What options are left to Obama in his final two years to complete foreign policy goals and strengthen American power abroad? And what will be Obama’s legacy in foreign policy?

China Rewrites Its Property Laws

Nicaragua Lays the Groundwork for a New Canal

A conversation with the noted activist and former President of Malawi.

Private Security Encroaches on Indigenous Land

Re-Examining France's Brain Drain

Matthew Michaelides examines the precarious political situation in Mexico in his latest column for CPR

Maren Killackey surveys the Singapore Supreme Court's recent ruling on two cases that challenged the constitutionality of the country's colonial-era anti-gay law.

Cosmas Sibindi predicts that recent American inaction on the global stage will lead to China's rise to power.

Maren Killackey's latest essay for CPR

Julia Ellis examines the "jihadi brides" phenomenon

Matthew Michaelides outlines Brazil's recent economic woes in light of the country's upcoming presidential run-off

Maren Killackey's latest essay for CPR, on Shinzo Abe's economic policies.

Rekha Kennedy explores what the future might hold for the 'Umbrella Revolution' in Hong Kong

Asha Banerjee braved Penn Station and MSG to report on Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to the U.S.

CPR Senior Editor Yeye Kysar reports from the World Leaders Forum event with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg.