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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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May 2, 2005
Iraq
IRAQ: Cabinet Ministers
This publication is now archived. Who are the cabinet ministers in the new Iraqi government?Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has filled all but one of the 32 ministerial cabinet slots and named thre…
April 20, 2011
Pakistan
Islam and Politics in Pakistan
Pakistan is bracing for more turbulence in the wake of Osama bin Laden’s killing. This Backgrounder looks at how state support for Islamist militants has led to growing religious intolerance in socie…
December 12, 2012
Budget, Debt, and Deficits
What Is the Fiscal Cliff?
While congressional action lags, a series of year-end fiscal measures could derail the U.S. recovery.
May 6, 2005
United States
RUSSIA: U.S.-Russia Relations
This publication is now archived. What is on President Bush’s agenda when he visits Moscow this weekend?Bush is officially traveling to Russia to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE Day, the Allie…
September 11, 2013
Syria
Syria’s Crisis and the Global Response
An end to Syria’s conflict seems unlikely in the near term, as a number of obstacles on and off the battlefield have stymied international diplomatic efforts, explains this Backgrounder.