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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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September 6, 2016
China
Imbalances Are Back, In Asia and Globally
The Economist, inspired in part by a recent paper by Caballero, Farhi and Gourinchas, highlighted two key points in its free exchange column criticizing Germany’s surplus: a) Global imbalances have …
September 25, 2015
Iran
Weekend Reading: Iran’s Parliament, Syria Divided, and Egyptian Illusions
Farideh Farhi explores the Iranian parliament’s review of the nuclear deal. Abdulrahman al-Rashed examines the consequences of a divided Syria. Maged Atiya discusses the illusions and theatricality…
September 3, 2015
Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East After the Iran Nuclear Deal
The nuclear deal inked by Iran and major powers has implications not just for proliferation, but Middle Eastern security as well. Five experts weigh in on what the deal means for regional powers and …
May 23, 2013
Iran
Shifting Alliances in Iran
After the disqualification of popular former president Rafsanjani, it’s unclear which of the remaining, mostly conservative candidates will triumph in the June presidential election, says expert Fari…
October 3, 2012
Iran
Iran’s Murky Political Future
Economic woes caused by sanctions and mismanagement, coupled with an upcoming political transition, have created new uncertainties in Iran, says expert Farideh Farhi.