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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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February 9, 2024
Global
Central Bank Currency Swaps Tracker
Introduction Since the financial crisis of 2007, central banks around the world have entered into a multitude of bilateral currency swap agreements with one another. These agreements allow a centr…
July 11, 2023
Latin America
Latin America This Week: July 11, 2023
Guatemala’s first round election upset stands; Brazil’s non-alignment has a democracy blind spot; Remittances to Mexico hit a record $5.7 billion in May.
January 18, 2024
Aging, Youth Bulges, and Population
Responding to Demographic Trends
Jess Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council of Aging, discusses demographic trends in Maine and the work of her organization. Jennifer Sciubba, global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Internatio…
January 5, 2023
United States
Two Years After January 6, Some Reasons for Optimism
In the twenty-four months since rioters breached the U.S. Capitol, the capacity of the American system to overcome even the gravest challenges has quietly been on display.
June 3, 2016
China
Friday Asia Update: Five Stories From the Week of June 3, 2016
Rachel Brown, Lincoln Davidson, Theresa Lou, Gabriella Meltzer, and Gabriel Walker look at five stories from Asia this week. 1. China releases ambitious plan to clean up polluted soil. In 2014, the …
October 7, 2016
China
Friday Asia Update: Five Stories From the Week of October 7, 2016
Rachel Brown, Lincoln Davidson, Gabriella Meltzer, David O’Connor, and Gabriel Walker look at five stories from Asia this week. 1. Thailand detains Hong Kong democracy activist. Thai authorities det…
