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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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June 8, 2017
Islamic State
Why Did the Islamic State Target Tehran?
With its attacks in Iran, the Islamic State is trying to demonstrate that despite military setbacks it remains a capable Sunni vanguard.
January 20, 2011
Tunisia
Will Tunisia Inspire More Popular Uprisings?
The Egyptian and Libyan publics are the two most likely to be inspired by the ouster of Tunisia’s Ben Ali, and the United States should be pressing Egypt especially to open up politics and allow for …
September 10, 2009
Media
’Dangerous Reporters’ and the Impact of International Journalism
As part of the Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship 60th Anniversary initiative current and former fellows discuss the stories that have had the most impact and present ideas for sustaining serious inte…
October 28, 2011
Middle East and North Africa
Assessing Political Transitions in the Mideast
Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya have embarked on widely different political transitions. But in each case, economic tools are the best way for the United States to support their democratic development, say…
January 30, 2014
Egypt
The U.S. Dilemma in Egypt
The United States doesn’t welcome a military takeover in Egypt, but its options are hamstrung by the need for Egypt to be a regional security partner as well as a peace partner for Israel, says Miche…