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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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October 1, 2018
United States
How Does the U.S. Spend Its Foreign Aid?
With President Donald J. Trump advocating for deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid, debate has renewed over the role of foreign assistance funds in boosting growth, promoting democracy, and saving lives.
June 1, 2017
Paris Climate Agreement
The Consequences of Leaving the Paris Agreement
By withdrawing from the Paris accord, the United States—the second-largest global emitter—could undercut collective efforts to reduce emissions, transition to renewable energy sources, and lock in fu…
May 29, 2012
China
Uighurs and China’s Xinjiang Region
As China continues to transform its economy, rising tensions and spates of violence within its primarily Muslim Uighur community is causing regional instability both internally and with Pakistan.
May 6, 2011
Fossil Fuels
Oil Market Volatility
Though shifts in demand and reduced production by some major producers have influenced oil prices, investor behavior is also increasing market volatility.
August 11, 2010
Lebanon
Profile: Hassan Nasrallah
A profile of Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of Hezbollah.