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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 22, 2024
United States
How Big a Climate Threat Are Atmospheric Rivers?
Atmospheric rivers are gaining in intensity across California and the western United States. Communities need to adapt to the havoc wrought by this weather phenomenon.
March 7, 2024
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Ramadan Cease-Fire Prospects, Portugal’s Snap Election, Oscars Go International, and More
Negotiators attempt to establish a six-week cease-fire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas before the start of the sacred Islamic month of Ramadan; Portugal holds a snap parliamentary …
February 16, 2024
United Kingdom
Moving Past the Troubles: The Future of Northern Ireland Peace
The Good Friday Agreement has dampened sectarian conflict and brought stability to Northern Ireland, but the peace deal has been challenged by Brexit-related border tensions that have thrown the regi…
February 12, 2024
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Hamas War: Regional Escalation and U.S. Strategy
Panelists discuss the regional escalation of the Israel-Hamas war, developments in flashpoints including in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, attacks on U.S. forces and the consequences for U…
January 30, 2024
China
The Future of U.S.-China Relations
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discusses U.S.-China relations and the Biden administration’s policy priorities for the relationship going forward. This event is co-organized by the 21st C…
January 18, 2024
Yemen
Virtual Media Briefing: Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea
Panelists discuss Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, American and British responses, and prospects for regional escalation. ELDER: Thank you. Hi, everybody. Thanks for joining us for this media brief…
January 12, 2024
United States
Campaign Roundup: The Iowa Caucuses Are on Monday
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Monday night’s Iowa Republican caucuses are the first official nominating event on the 2024 preside…
December 19, 2023
Middle East and North Africa
The Laws of Armed Conflict and Ethics in the Israel-Hamas War
As military operations resume in Gaza, panelists analyze the application of the laws of armed conflict, ethical and moral considerations, and the complexity of applying these principles in the contex…
December 14, 2023
Energy and Environment
New Ideas to Fund our Planet’s Future: Finance-Based Strategies for Curbing Climate Change
At COP28 in Dubai, negotiators once again focus on increasing climate finance as the world struggles to manage rising temperatures, historic natural disasters, and environmental depletion. Panelists …
December 12, 2023
China
The Evolving U.S.-China Relationship: A Conversation with Ambassador Nicholas Burns
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns discusses the evolving U.S.-China relationship and the strategic opportunities and challenges it presents for both countries and the world. The C.V. Starr &…
