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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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May 8, 2018
Rohingya
The Rohingya Crisis and the Meaning of Genocide
Despite evidence of systematic violence against the Rohingya, countries remain reluctant to classify the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine State as genocide.
May 4, 2018
Iran Nuclear Agreement
How Sanctions Decision Could Jeopardize the Iran Agreement
Iran could restart aspects of its nuclear program if President Trump declines to renew sanctions waivers this month, leaving major powers with few options for monitoring or restricting it.
February 6, 2018
Olympics
The Mixed Record of Sports Diplomacy
While sports may temporarily transcend divisions in society, events like the Olympics rarely serve to advance countries’ diplomatic aims.
December 28, 2016
Populism
End-Times for Liberal Democracy?
The world has just experienced a watershed year for populist politics, with antiestablishment challengers winning elections and illiberal regimes modeling an alternative, says expert Yascha Mounk.
September 22, 2016
Afghanistan
Afghanistan at an Inflection Point
Afghanistan’s unity government has made progress on reform but remains dogged by endemic corruption and a resilient insurgency.