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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 2, 2023
China
China’s Massive Belt and Road Initiative
China’s colossal infrastructure investments may usher in a new era of trade and growth for economies in Asia and beyond. But skeptics worry that China is laying a debt trap for borrowing governments…
December 19, 2007
Development
Botswana: An African Success Story Shows Strains
Considered an African success story, Botswana still struggles to end its dependence on diamond mining and develop a diversified economy.
February 22, 2008
Iraq
Why Iraqis Cannot Agree on an Oil Law
The division of Iraq’s oil wealth is an important obstacle to a power-sharing deal. At issue is whether revenues should be regionally or centrally controlled.
February 16, 2005
Iraq
IRAQ: The Iraqi Economy
This publication is now archived. What’s the state of Iraq’s economy?Iraq’s economy, which suffered badly as a result of years of sanctions and the immediate devastation caused by U.S.-led invasion, …
June 8, 2005
Sub-Saharan Africa
AFRICA: Debt-Relief Proposals
This publication is now archived. What are the current plans for African debt relief?There are a number of debt-relief proposals being debated, some more ambitious than others. One of the most widely…