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Climate Change

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures
International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland December 5, 2023 Renewing America

Brazil

Deforestation in the Amazon
The Amazon rainforest absorbs more greenhouse gases than any other tropical forest. But in Brazil, deforestation has claimed nearly a fifth of its tree cover, which threatens biodiversity and contributes to climate change.

Infoguide by Hagit Ariav, Diana Roy, Danielle Renwick and Jeremy Sherlick October 19, 2022

Climate Change

Can We Use Geoengineering to Defend Ourselves?
The world needs to consider geoengineering uses now before we are forced into a hasty decision with potentially disastrous consequences.

Blog Post by Guest Blogger for the Internationalist December 21, 2020 The Internationalist

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Kenya

A Preview of Kenya’s State Visit
During Kenya’s state visit, the United States should work toward building a more resilient model of U.S.-Africa partnerships.

Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 21, 2024 Africa in Transition

 

ICC Seeks Arrest of Israeli and Hamas Leaders Link

with David J. Scheffer via Council on Foreign Relations May 21, 2024

Iran

President’s Death in Crash Unlikely to Affect Iranian Policies
Ebrahim Raisi was more loyal to hard-line Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei than previous presidents, and whoever succeeds him is likely to be just as conservative.  

Expert Brief by Ray Takeyh May 20, 2024