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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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December 28, 2016
United States
Ten American Foreign Policy Influentials Who Died in 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, here are ten influential U.S. foreign policy figures who passed away this year.
April 9, 2020
Health Policy and Initiatives
Now a Destination for Illicit Drugs, African States Need a New Approach
On March 20, Ghana's parliament passed the Narcotics Control Commission (NCC) bill in response to the dramatic growth in domestic drug consumption. The NCC treats illicit drug use as a public health crisis rather than strictly a law enforcement issue by decriminalizing certain narcotics and prioritizing treatment and rehabilitation for drug addicts. This is an important shift in Africa’s approach to combating the trade and use of illicit drugs.
August 1, 2016
Global
The Zika Threat Moves North
The Zika virus is spreading to North America, and U.S. delays in approving research and funding could lead to a public health disaster, write Larry Brilliant and CFR’s Laurie Garrett.
January 6, 2014
Monetary Policy
Global Economics Monthly: January 2014
Steven A. Tananbaum Senior Fellow for International Economics Robert Kahn discusses five economic themes to be aware of in 2014.
April 21, 2021
Public Health Threats and Pandemics
C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Lawrence H. Summers
Lawrence H. Summers discusses the U.S. economic recovery, the Biden administration's stimulus and infrastructure plans, possible inflation risks, and the implications for the global economy. The C…
