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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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September 20, 2023
Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa’s ‘Leaders for Life’
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to many of the world’s longest-ruling heads of state. Pro-democracy advocates have at times successfully stopped presidents from extending their mandates, but the authorita…
June 6, 2019
South Africa
South Africa’s New Foreign Minister Is a Starting Point for Improved U.S. Ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Naledi Pandor as minister of international relations may be a positive step toward improving South Africa’s relations with the United States. Pandor is part of a Ramaphosa’s trimmed-down cabinet whose positions are split equally between men and women.
December 8, 2015
Elections and Voting
Ten Elections to Watch in 2016
Numerous countries will hold elections in 2016. Here are ten to watch.
March 14, 2013
United States
Middle East Matters This Week: Israel, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, and Iraq
Significant Developments Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared poised to form a new government today with Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid party, and Naftali Bennett, leader of the H…
January 27, 2011
The World Next Week: South Sudan and the Birth of a Nation
Polling center workers sort and count ballots in Aweil, Sudan. (Ho New/courtesy Reuters) The podcast for The World Next Week is up. Bob McMahon and I went a bit long today as we discussed the pendin…
