Stabilizing US-Ukraine Relations, the Next Debt Wave, and More

February 4, 2020

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Amid political turmoil in Washington around President Trump’s impeachment, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Kyiv for a much-needed meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to reassure him of American support for Ukraine. Steven Pifer outlines the next steps the United States can take to further stabilize the relationship.

“The World Bank has just warned us that a fourth debt wave could dwarf the first three.” Kaushik Basu writes about the steady buildup of debt across the world and what vulnerable countries can do right now to mitigate the damage of a potential incoming debt wave.

A growing movement of cities around the world are now working to achieve the U.N. sustainable development goals (SDGs). Sarah Mendelson discusses Pittsburgh’s commitment to the goals, the importance of local leadership, and several lessons that other cities can learn.

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