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Updated: November 18, 2009
Backgrounder
Western Europe's burgeoning Islamic population continues to spark concerns about Muslim assimilation and a cultural divide.
See more in Western Europe, Ethnicity and National Identity, Religion
November 12, 2009
Interview
The recession has added fuel to the debate over skilled-worker visas, including a recent congressional effort to create stricter rules. CFR's Jagdish Bhagwati says the United States should be welcoming skilled workers and other immigrants.
See more in North America, Immigration
September 22, 2009
Interview
CFR's Elizabeth Economy says it is "not unreasonable" to seek binding commitments from China and India on emissions that would take effect a decade from now. She also recommends decoupling China from other developing nations in climate negotiations.
See more in China, India, Climate Change
July 16, 2009
Backgrounder
As the United States looks to reform its health care system and expand access to the uninsured, countries that have moved toward universal health care may offer lessons.
See more in United States, Global Health
June 25, 2009
Podcast
CFR Fellow Peter Navario discusses the leveling off of South Africa's AIDS epidemic and its ability to step up HIV/AIDS treatments in light of "flatlined" global health funding.
See more in Africa, Global Health
Updated: July 7, 2009
Backgrounder
President Barack Obama says he will seek vigorous climate-change policy. Efforts to curb greenhouse gases pose considerable economic pitfalls, as well as opportunities.
See more in United States, Economics, Energy/Environment, Climate Change
Updated: May 12, 2009
Backgrounder
Relations between the Vatican and Israel are a complex combination of diplomacy mixed with interfaith discussion.
See more in Western Europe, Middle East
April 27, 2009
Interview
Despite the unknowns about the swine flu outbreak, policymakers need to keep a steady flow of information and prevent a panicked global response, says Michael Osterholm, a leading public health expert.
See more in Mexico, Global Health
April 22, 2009
Backgrounder
Experts say Islamic law, or sharia, holds wide appeal for Muslim populations in many countries and is beginning to spread via democratic means, but it is also being used as a tool of Islamic militancy and extremism.
See more in Middle East, Religion
March 19, 2009
Interview
Six experts weigh in on the consequences for the U.S. economy if Congress creates a greenhouse gas cap-and-trade system.
See more in United States, Energy/Environment
February 18, 2009
Daily Analysis
Supporters of genetically engineered food tout it as a boon at a time of global food shortages, but some critics see signs that modified foods may do more harm than good.
See more in United States, Health, Poverty
February 16, 2009
Daily Analysis
The idea of creating green jobs drew great attention as the stimulus package made its way through Congress. Defining those jobs is difficult, however, and economists say many may simply displace existing jobs in the old carbon-based economy.
See more in United States, Labor, Climate Change
February 2, 2009
Daily Analysis
The Russia-Ukraine gas dispute has heightened interest in diversifying EU energy sources. Climate change policies, environmental concerns, and economic hurdles stand in the way.
See more in Europe/Russia, Energy
Updated: January 27, 2009
Daily Analysis
Barack Obama says he is serious about sharply reducing carbon emissions. But some experts see the recession, and competing "green" agendas, posing major obstacles to new climate change policy.
See more in United States, Climate Change, Energy
January 7, 2009
Daily Analysis
Health experts agree the U.S. health care system needs an overhaul, as a way of shoring up the economy and U.S. competitiveness. But a battle is brewing over the president-elect's designs for a public-sponsored insurance plan.
See more in United States, Health
January 7, 2009
Backgrounder
The global drug industry has fought to prevent developing nations from making cheap generic versions of drugs under patent, but the demand for cheap medicine is expected to grow amid the financial crisis.
See more in United States, Society and Culture
Updated: March 4, 2009
Backgrounder
Heavy healthcare costs have some U.S. corporations fearing for their future competitiveness in the global marketplace.
See more in United States, Global Health
October 21, 2008
Daily Analysis
Many countries are reducing or ending fuel subsidies in the face of high fuel costs and the spreading financial crisis. Though the cuts may prove unpopular, some experts say they could help ease global oil demand.
See more in Africa, Pakistan, Economic Development, Energy/Environment, Climate Change, Energy Security
October 17, 2008
Backgrounder
China has grown into a trading giant, but recent concerns over the safety of Chinese food and drugs have increased worries that China's production may have outpaced the country's policing capacity.
See more in China, Business & Foreign Policy, Industrial Policy, Trade
October 8, 2008
Interview
The UN special envoy on climate change for Papua New Guinea discusses the implications the financial crisis has for international efforts on climate change.
See more in United States, International Finance, Climate Change
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