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    Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

    Introduction Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. Despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate cha…

    by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong November 6, 2025 Renewing America

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    Testimony by Chris McGuire November 20, 2025 Asia Program

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    Iceland’s Lessons for the #MeToo Era
    What can the #MeToo movement learn from Iceland? The history of successful women’s protests show that mass mobilization is key.
    by Rachel B. Vogelstein and Meighan Stone October 8, 2018 Women Around the World
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    Welcome 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, covering December 30 to January 8, was compiled with support from Becky Allen, Alexandra Bro, and Anne Connell.
    by Rachel B. Vogelstein January 5, 2018 Women and Foreign Policy Program
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