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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
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December 20, 2023
Taiwan
Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election: Analyzing William Lai’s Foreign Policy Positions
William Lai’s priorities are bolstering Taiwan’s defenses and consolidating ties with democracies. China is unlikely to pursue dialogue with Lai and would instead increase pressure on Taiwan.
July 10, 2023
Venezuela
U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela Takes a Body Blow
Biden administration policy toward Venezuela was based on negotiating regime political concessions in exchange for lifting sanctions. But repression is growing and the policy is failing.
December 1, 2021
World Trade Organization (WTO)
An Environmentalist Case for Resurrecting the WTO Appellate Body
As countries confront the environmental effects of global trade, the potential for disputes and abuses rises. A venue for addressing such concerns exists in principle—but is in desperate need of resu…
August 16, 2016
Defense and Security
Reviewing the Pentagon’s ISIS Body Counts
Four months after President Obama pledged to the nation in September 2014 “we will degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL,” reporters challenged Pentagon spokesperson Rear Adm. John Kirby about his asse…
April 30, 2024
Sustainable Development Goals (UN)
Renewed Efforts are Urgently Needed to Fight Increase in Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Without accelerated efforts, there is no chance of getting anywhere close to eliminating FGM/C by 2030.
January 17, 2024
Taiwan
China Responds to Taiwan’s Presidential Election: Is Beijing Biding Its Time?
China’s initial response to William Lai’s victory in Taiwan’s presidential election was relatively restrained but it will likely exert more pressure on Taiwan in the coming months.
