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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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April 23, 2019
Japan
Why Japan Is Reassessing Its Military Power
Following World War II, Japan’s U.S.–imposed constitution renounced the use of offensive military force. But a nuclear North Korea and an increasingly assertive China have the Japanese rethinking tha…
September 30, 2015
Europe and Eurasia
Europe’s Migrant Crisis: Three Things to Know
The challenge of handling the influx of migrants and refugees into Europe requires a far more robust global response, says CFR’s Edward Alden.
November 25, 2014
United States
Obama’s Immigration Action: Three Things to Know
President Obama’s executive action on immigration policy is ambitious yet flawed, and Congress must now decide how to proceed, explains CFR’s Edward Alden.
November 18, 2014
Asia
Japan-China Relations: Three Things to Know
Diplomatic relations between Japan and China must improve for the Asia-Pacific region to thrive economically and politically, explains CFR’s Sheila Smith.
October 7, 2014
Hong Kong
Protests in Hong Kong: Three Things to Know
Pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong feel Beijing has reneged on its guarantees of greater autonomy for the former British colony, says CFR’s Barbara Demick.