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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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March 7, 2023
Nigeria
The Lagos-New York-London Echo Chamber
Desperate to will a preferred candidate to victory, Western journalists fell into a tunnel vision on Nigerian politics.
April 19, 2024
Israel
The President’s Inbox Recap: Iran’s Attack on Israel
The unprecedented Iranian attack on Israel raises concerns of a wider Middle East conflict.
March 24, 2010
Europe and Eurasia
Report from London
I’ve been in London since Sunday, talking to people about climate policy (and about the Iranian nuclear program). One topic that’s come up repeatedly is the UK’s annual Budget, which was announced to…
April 12, 2024
United States
Election 2024: The United States Is Facing a Second China Shock
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: China’s effort to solve its economic woes by doubling down on exports is creating a policy challeng…
July 12, 2012
Health
Democracy in Development: The London Family Planning Summit
Yesterday on my blog, Democracy in Development, I discussed the London Family Planning Summit and the importance of family planning for the health of mothers and children. As I write: I’m often aske…
January 22, 2009
Monetary Policy
Trouble in Tokyo ... and in London.
Japanese exports are down. Way down. The 35% y/y fall in December is consistent with a brutal collapse in intra-Asian and global trade. The yen, though, is up. Way up against some currencies…