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September 12, 2024

China
What Is China’s Role in Combating the Illegal Fentanyl Trade?

Those seeking to profit from fentanyl and governments seeking to control its supply are locked in a never-ending competition, with each new countermeasure spurring further innovation to circumvent it…

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer weighs a package of fentanyl in San Ysidro, California.

July 10, 2024

International Law
Trump v. U.S.: Has the Supreme Court Made the Presidency More Dangerous?

The high court’s decision could allow future U.S. presidents to commit grave abuses of power with impunity, with serious implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security.

A view of the facade of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.

July 25, 2024

United States
Biden’s Legacy: Major Accomplishments but Unfinished Business

President Joe Biden ends his bid for reelection having revived American leadership in Asia and Europe and secured significant investments in the domestic economy, but his achievements will only last …

President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office about his decision to drop his reelection bid.

February 7, 2024

North Korea
Why Is North Korea Turning More Aggressive?

The country’s steady military and technological progress, coupled with its leader Kim Jong Un’s increased hostility toward foreign influences, raises concern about Pyongyang’s ambitions. Here’s a bre…

North Korean soldiers participate in a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice.

November 30, 2009

Climate Change
Assessing China’s Carbon-Cutting Proposal

China’s newly announced goal for cutting carbon intensity reflects important Chinese policy shifts of recent years, but fails to offer significant new measures to cut emissions, writes CFR’s Michael …

October 27, 2017

Japan
Abe’s Win and Japan’s Constitutional Debate

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is positioned to push constitutional revision following his landslide electoral win, but his efforts will be challenged at home and abroad.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

November 24, 2015

Global
Five Things to Watch at Paris Climate Summit

The Paris talks have been built up as a critical moment for confronting climate change, making even the perception of success important for momentum on lowering carbon emissions, writes CFR’s Michael…