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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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February 21, 2013
Noncommunicable Diseases
Big Data, Better Global Health
A comprehensive new study of the world’s health status has the potential to dramatically improve how developing countries address surging problems like noncommunicable diseases, writes CFR’s Thomas B…
May 15, 2017
Saudi Arabia
How Stable Is Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia’s stability is not under immediate threat, but questions about the Kingdom's fate in longer-term will persist.
May 31, 2013
Arctic
A Coast Guard for the Emerging Arctic
As human activity intensifies in the Arctic, U.S. interests would be best represented by a reinforced Coast Guard, exercising the role it carries out in other coastal areas, writes CFR Military Fello…
April 9, 2009
Economic Crises
Can China Lift Japan Out of Recession?
CFR International Affairs Fellow Brian P. Klein says that China’s stimulus will not have a significant short-term impact on Japan’s ailing economy.
March 16, 2011
Disasters
Chernobyl’s Lessons for Japan
While many questions remain about the problems at Fukushima nuclear plant, comparisons with the 1986 Chernobyl incident suggest Japan’s government is taking the right steps to mitigate radiation dama…