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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 5, 2020
Demonstrations and Protests
Photos: How George Floyd’s Death Sparked Protests Worldwide
A U.S. police officer’s killing of George Floyd has sparked protests around the world against racial injustice and police brutality.
September 19, 2023
United States
Biden at the UN: Inclusive Internationalism
Amid renewed calls for changes in the world order, U.S. President Joe Biden sought to stress his support for greater inclusion of developing nations in addressing economic, social, and climate concer…
October 23, 2023
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Ground War Against Hamas: What to Know
A major ground campaign in the Gaza Strip will display Israel’s overwhelming military force, but the country faces a steep challenge in its goal of eradicating Hamas, as well as in finding a workable…
June 16, 2020
Sub-Saharan Africa
Why African Nations Support U.S. Anti-Racism Protesters
The U.S. protests following the police killing of George Floyd have spurred solidarity among many Africans, who have expressed widespread outrage against police brutality.
August 5, 2021
Climate Change
Why NOAA Matters for U.S. Climate Policy
The federal agency tasked with weather forecasting and research has played a growing role in climate policy, but also faced controversy during the Trump administration. What does NOAA do?
November 4, 2022
Venezuela
Do U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela Work?
Given Venezuela’s urgent humanitarian needs and the global energy crunch, Washington is considering easing sanctions on Caracas in exchange for democratic reforms.