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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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January 5, 2022
South Africa
Reflections: Former Asst. Sec. for Africa Walter Kansteiner on the George W. Bush Administration's Zimbabwe Policy
Former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Walter Kansteiner reflects on his dealing with former South African President Thabo Mbeki in formulating U.S. policy toward Zimbabwe from 2001 to 2003.
May 4, 2011
TWE Mailbag: Walter Cronkite, the Tet Offensive, and Kent State
Walter Cronkite on television during a presidential debate on September 23, 1976. (Thomas J. O'Halloran/courtesy the Library of Congress) Always underpromise and overdeliver. Never overpromise and u…
February 9, 2012
Trade
Morning Brief: Deal Reached for U.S. Homeowner Relief
U.S. government officials along with five of the country's largest banks have reached an agreement to help American homeowners (NYT) stricken by falling home values. The deal earmarks some $26 billi…
February 24, 2023
Maternal and Child Health
Women This Week: Alarming Global Setbacks in Women’s Health
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers February 18 to February 24.
May 20, 2011
Defense and Security
Friday File: Has Congress Abandoned Its War Power?
Capitol Hill seen at sunrise. (Jim Young/courtesy Reuters) Above the Fold. The ringing you heard today is the timer expiring on the War Power Resolution’s sixty-day clock. Back on March 20, Presi…
