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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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January 13, 2015
Global
United Nations' Valerie Amos on Accountability and Intervention in Humanitarian Work
Valerie Amos, undersecretary-general and emergency relief coordinator at the United Nations, joins Columbia University's George Rupp, to discuss the realities and challenges of humanitarian work arou…
June 24, 2015
United States
Book Review – “The Hillary Doctrine: Sex & American Foreign Policy”
During her confirmation hearing to become secretary of state, Hillary Clinton told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in no uncertain terms, “I want to pledge to you that as secretary of state I …
October 2, 2015
Gender
Women Around the World: This Week
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, from September 24 to October 1, was compiled by V…
January 13, 2015
Global
Sorensen Distinguished Lecture on the United Nations
Valerie Amos, United Nations undersecretary-general and emergency relief coordinator, discusses the humanitarian crises around the world today.
June 17, 2014
Syria
The Tragedy of Syria’s Civilians
Syria’s civilians have become pawns of armed conflict in Syria and strained the resources of its neighbors. International Rescue Committee chief David Miliband discusses the urgent need for an improv…