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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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May 6, 2021
Women and Women's Rights
Gendered Disinformation, Democracy, and the Need for a New Digital Social Contract
This post was coauthored by Melanne Verveer, executive director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and former U.S. ambassador for global women’s issues, and Lucina Di Meco, cof…
March 31, 2021
Cybersecurity
Risk Aversion Is at the Heart of the Cyber Response Dilemma
Western countries view the cyber domain as a highly uncertain and potentially escalatory environment, which takes more forceful response options off the table.
February 10, 2021
Public Health Threats and Pandemics
World Economic Update
The World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their i…
November 24, 2020
Brazil
A Climate Bomb in the Amazon
The Brazilian Amazon is burning, threatening the world’s largest repository of biodiversity. If the fires are not controlled soon, they could release a “climate bomb” of stored carbon that would acce…
October 19, 2020
Democracy
Strengthening U.S. Democracy
Panelists discuss U.S. democracy, including current challenges, possible reforms, and lessons learned from other democracies.
