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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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September 14, 2018
South Sudan
Global Conflict This Week: South Sudan Peace Deal Signed
Developments in conflicts across the world that you might have missed this week.
February 15, 2021
United States
TWE Celebrates Presidents’ Day
Today is Presidents’ Day. It is a TWE tradition to recognize the forty-five men—and they have all been men—who have been president on Presidents’ Day with the following essay, which has been revised …
August 10, 2018
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Global Conflict This Week: Cease-Fire Halts Gaza Cross-Border Exchange
Developments in conflicts across the world that you might have missed this week.
December 27, 2023
Southeast Asia
The Specter of Transnational Repression
A recent report by Freedom House demonstrates the widespread normalization of transnational repression.
February 26, 2019
Sudan
Current Protests Against Bashir Are Different
The past eight weeks have shown that, given enough time and tenacity, the Sudanese government is amenable to addressing demonstration demands and may point to protesting as a legitimate approach for change for future generations.
July 24, 2018
South Sudan
Political Splintering at the Root of Failing South Sudanese Peace Deals
On June 27, South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar met in person for the first time in two years and agreed to a ceasefire to end the civil war, now in its fifth year. Dubbed the Khartoum Declaration, this latest ceasefire may initially appear to be a victory, but violence resumed mere hours after it went into effect.
