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Introduction
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…
February 2, 2005
IraqThis publication is now archived. What is the Bush administration’s new plan for Iraq?The U.S. occupation government agreed November 15 on an accelerated timetable to speed Iraqi self-rule. It revers…
February 3, 2005
IraqThis publication is now archived. What does international law say about prisoners of war?The most important rule, enshrined in Common Article 3 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, is that prisoners of wa…
February 3, 2005
AfghanistanThis publication is now archived. How can security in Afghanistan be improved?There are many options. Among them: dramatically expanding and strengthening the new Afghan national army; broadening the…
February 4, 2005
ZimbabweThis publication is now archived. What’s the current situation in Zimbabwe?President Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s leader since independence in 1980, maintains his grip on power. Under his rule, the coun…
February 7, 2005
IsraelThis publication is now archived. Following are brief descriptions of some recent Mideast peace proposals: 1993 Oslo AccordsThe most difficult issues, including the right of return and settlements, w…