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February 3, 2005

Afghanistan
AFGHANISTAN: The New Constitution

This publication is now archived. What’s in the new Afghan constitution?The constitution of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, approved January 4 by a 502-member assembly in Kabul, creates a nation…

Backgrounder by Sharon Otterman

December 10, 2008

Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia and the Future of Afghanistan

U.S. experts say any new approach to bringing stability to Afghanistan must be regional in scope. Saudi Arabia, with historic ties to the Taliban and Afghan Pashtuns, could hold a principle seat at t…

Backgrounder by Greg Bruno

May 19, 2021

China
China’s Fight Against Climate Change and Environmental Degradation

China’s carbon emissions threaten global efforts to fight climate change. Its broader environmental degradation endangers economic growth, public health, and government legitimacy. Are Beijing’s poli…

An aerial photo of workers in a lake covered by green algae.
Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland

October 12, 2005

Elections and Voting
Why Sunnis Don’t Support Iraq’s Constitution

This publication is now archived. IntroductionOn October 15, the majority of Iraq’s Sunni Arabs are expected to vote against the draft of the constitution in a nationwide referendum. Others are expec…

Backgrounder by Lionel Beehner

October 26, 2007

Defense and Security
Pakistan’s Tribal Areas

Experts warn there is slim hope to control this area given its long history of resisting intervention.

Backgrounder by Carin Zissis and Jayshree Bajoria