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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.
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May 24, 2024
Election 2024
Election 2024: Is the United States Looking at a New Nuclear Arms Race?
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The demise of arms control agreements and the rise of geopolitical competition are a dangerous mix…
May 31, 2024
Election 2024
Election 2024: Does Donald Trump’s Conviction Doom His Chances to Become President Again?
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Trump’s conviction on thirty-four felony counts takes the U.S. presidential election into uncharted…
August 2, 2023
Thailand
Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Takes Control—But at a Long Term Cost
The progressive Move Forward party will not be included in the next government. Instead, the Pheu Thai party, which won the second-highest number of seats, will lead a government without Move Forward…
June 25, 2020
South Africa
Trials for COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Begin in South Africa
Trials of the Jenner Institute’s vaccine are taking place in Brazil, the United Kingdom Brazil, and South Africa, and the other trials also appear to have begun on June 24. According to the WHO, there are 220 vaccine candidates are in development.
March 3, 2023
China
China’s Control of the “Pipes” of Information and Its Implications for Global Internet Freedom
China has sought to harness global information networks to influence perceptions of itself.
July 28, 2021
Nigeria
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Turns Up Pressure on Nigerian Government
Nigerian security agencies failed on Monday to produce Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the increasingly radical secessionist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Federal High Court for his arraignment. While government lawyers cited “logistical problems” for Kanu’s absence, his lawyer told the court that he had been unable to access his client in ten days and that he believed his client’s life was in danger.
