Briefing book on eight critical U.S. foreign policy topics, including background on the Syrian refugee crisis, analysis of Vladimir Putin’s intentions toward Ukraine and an examination of India’s new prime minister. Includes detailed maps. Russia and the near abroad / Oxana Shevel -- Privacy in the digital age / Nuala O'Connor and Ali Lange -- Sectarianism in the Middle East / Lawrence G. Potter -- India changes course / Barbara Crossett -- The U.S. and Africa: the rise and fall of Obamamania / Adekeye Adebajo -- Syria's refugee crisis / Rochelle Davis -- Human trafficking: a serious challenge to humanity / Joseph Chamie -- Brazil's metamorphosis / Juan de Onis.