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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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October 20, 2011
United States
The Death of Qaddafi
Residents celebrate at Martyrs square in Tripoli October 20, 2011 after hearing the news that former leader Muammar Gaddafi was killed in Sirte (Ismail Zetouni/Courtesy Reuters). On the second eveni…
September 20, 2018
China
The Middle East Doesn’t Take China Seriously
This article first appeared here on ForeignPolicy.com on September 13, 2018. Almost two decades ago, I went to dinner at a restaurant called Peking in the Zamalek neighborhood of Cairo to celebrat…
August 28, 2017
Egypt
The Tragic Tale of Egypt’s Decline: Is It Also the Story of America’s Future?
Once a diverse, cosmopolitan society, Egypt has descended into corruption, inequality, and bigotry. Sound familiar?
July 12, 2012
United States
Middle East Matters This Week: Syria’s Defections and Diplomacy, Egypt’s Power Struggles
Significant Middle East Developments Syria. UN Security Council members today began discussing a draft resolution on Syria in New York. Russia and the Western nations on the 15-member council have d…
April 13, 2018
China
China’s Strategy in Djibouti: Mixing Commercial and Military Interests
With the opening of the first overseas Chinese military base in Djibouti, this tiny Horn of Africa country has become a testing ground for the mixing of China's commercial and military interests abro…
