The U.S. Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates, the United States assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council, and Japan marks Constitution Memorial Day as the country makes changes to its defense and security policy.

Articles Mentioned on the Podcast

Kali Robinson, “How Russia’s War in Ukraine Could Amplify Food Insecurity in the Mideast,” CFR.org, April 21, 2022

Experts and Interactives Mentioned

Sheila Smith, CFR

Sheila Smith, “Constitutional Change in Japan,” CFR.org, March 11, 2021