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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.
Defense and Security
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Women This Week: Colonel Nicole Malachowski’s Historic Thunderbird Flight Removed From Air Force WebsiteWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 12 to April 18.
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Where the U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Are HeadedThe two countries held their first meeting in seven years to discuss Iran’s contentious nuclear program. Here’s what could come next.
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A Third Year of War: Dried-Up Aid Pulls Sudan Further Into ChaosAs Sudan plunges into another chapter of fighting, the country is enduring the world’s worst humanitarian crisis at a time of drastically shrinking foreign aid.
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General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action
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Trump’s DEI Purge in the Military Puts U.S. National Security at RiskThe administration’s “anti-DEI” campaign targets vital expertise and experience in government agencies.
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What Are Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Capabilities?Iran’s nuclear program and missile arsenal have garnered increased international scrutiny amid its flaring conflict with Israel.
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The President’s Inbox Recap: Confronting ChinaThe United States must play to its strengths and avoid self-inflicted missteps if it wants to beat China in the race to dominate the twenty-first century.
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Here’s Where Trump’s Deportations Are Sending MigrantsThe Trump administration’s deportations of undocumented immigrants are accelerating as part of a broader crackdown on unauthorized immigration. The focus so far has been on hundreds of flights, mainly to Latin American countries.
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Women This Week: Cuts to Title X Family Planning and Women’s Health ClinicsWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers March 29 to April 4.
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We Need a Fresh Approach to Climate Policy. It’s Time for Climate RealismU.S. policymakers need a new strategy to confront the risks of climate change, compete in the global energy transition, and stay the course regardless of which political party is in power. A doctrine of “climate realism” could earn bipartisan support by decisively pursuing American interests.
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Will the Earthquake Affect Politics and War in Myanmar?The massive earthquake in Myanmar has exacerbated the country’s existing crises, and will likely worsen instability rather than lead to peace.
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Germany's Rearmament, With Sophia BeschSophia Besch, a senior fellow in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Germany’s ambitious rearmament plans amidst deepening concerns about the U.S. commitment to European security.
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The Palestinian Authority Continues to Teach Hate and to Reward TerrorThe Palestinian Authority has violated new promises to stop teaching hate in its school textbooks and stop rewarding terrorists for their crimes.
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U.S. Forces in the Middle East: Mapping the Military PresenceThe ramped-up U.S. attacks against the Yemen-based Houthis are possible in part due to an extensive military footprint in the Middle East. This includes a collection of permanent U.S. bases and various naval assets, such as aircraft carriers and destroyers.
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Hauser Symposium: The Axis of AutocraciesIn recent years, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea have deepened their cooperation, raising concerns about an emerging “Axis of Autocracies” challenging U.S. global leadership. From military support and weapons transfers to economic backing, these alliances are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. This symposium will examine the extent of their collaboration, its global implications, and how the United States should respond to the threats it poses to U.S. national security. Click here to view the full agenda. This Hauser Symposium is made possible by the generous support of the Hauser Foundation. If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid event will be posted on the CFR website.
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Iran’s Support of the Houthis: What to KnowIranian support has boosted the military prowess of Yemen’s Houthi rebels, helping them project force into the Red Sea. Ramped up U.S.-led attacks on the group raise the prospect of military escalation with Iran.