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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
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February 22, 2017
Cuba
The Man Who Will Not Be A Tourist in Cuba
Touring Cuba is all the rage these days, with new scheduled flights, cruise ships, and largely phony "educational" visits. But one man who will not be visiting Cuba is the Secretary-General of the…
October 10, 2018
Saudi Arabia
Why Jamal Khashoggi’s Disappearance Will Haunt the Saudi Government
Unless the Saudi government speaks and acts quickly and honestly about the disappearance and reported killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, its own reputation will incur irreparable damage.
October 29, 2021
Foreign Aid
Reorganizing U.S. Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights
The U.S. government spends billions to promote democracy. It could get more for its money through better internal coordination, and by relying more on NGOs and its own expertise when implementing pro…
November 5, 2021
Venezuela
Lessons from the Failure of Democracy Promotion in Venezuela
Why did the US effort to promote democracy in Venezuela fail? The lessons learned there should inform democracy promotion efforts around the globe.
November 15, 2021
Human Rights
Democracy Promotion and the Monarchies
Should the United States be promoting democracy and human rights in friendly monarchies? Yes — human rights improvements, not regime change, should be the goal, working especially in areas where prog…