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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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November 1, 2018
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s Populism Is Different but Also Dangerous
The region’s fast-growing but fragile democracies have been susceptible to strongmen and autocratic-leaning populists in recent years, propelled by concerns over inequality, crime, and dysfunctional …
December 1, 2021
Trade
The Transatlantic Relationship Could Make or Break Biden’s Summit for Democracy
President Biden’s goal of bolstering democracies around the world will need robust U.S.-Europe cooperation to succeed.
May 8, 2020
Asia
Trash Trade Wars: Southeast Asia’s Problem With the World’s Waste
China’s decision to ban most trash imports has left waste-exporting countries in the lurch and Southeast Asian landfills overflowing.
April 21, 2022
Philippines
The Philippines’ High-Stakes Election: What to Know
The Philippines’ upcoming presidential election is likely to bring to power Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of a longtime dictator, and could spell the end of democracy in the country.
February 10, 2022
Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s Presidential Election: What to Know
The two leading candidates to emerge from a large field reflect voters’ concerns about economic malaise and corruption, but there’s little sign of the upheaval seen in other regional elections.