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Introduction
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 3, 2023
United States
What Happens When Foreign Investment Becomes a Security Risk?
The United States and other Western countries are reevaluating their foreign investment regulations amid an uptick in Chinese interest in strategic sectors.
April 3, 2007
Pollution
Innovator and Pariah: The United States and Clean Air Legislation
Despite foot-dragging on climate change, the United States has a strong history of environmental legislation, which could provide models for future greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
March 14, 2008
Japan
Strained Ties between China and Japan
Despite their deep economic ties, animosity between China and Japan periodically resurfaces over territorial, historical, and economic disputes.
February 29, 2008
Elections and Voting
The Caucus System in the U.S. Presidential Nominating Process
Party caucuses, which date to the 1800s, have declined in importance but they could be decisive in choosing the 2008 Democratic presidential candidate.
July 19, 2010
Defense and Security
U.S. Drone Activities in Pakistan
The reliance on unmanned drones to target terror suspects in Pakistan has been quietly lauded by U.S. officials. But the covert program, which has so far gotten little public scrutiny, is facing moun…