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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 8, 2021
Trade
The Truth About Tariffs
Tariffs have been applied over the years to protect homegrown industries and target competitors who are seen as using unfair trade practices. They impose costs on both importers and exporters and had been in decline until the recent U.S.-China trade war.
November 10, 2005
Jordan
The Effects of the Amman Bombings on U.S.-Jordanian Relations
This publication is now archived. Jordan’s Worst Terrorist Attacks in HistoryThe recent hotel bombings in Jordan will once again shine the spotlight on U.S.-Jordanian relations. On the surface, relat…
May 14, 2014
South China Sea
South China Sea Tensions
As the United States pivots to Asia, disputes over territories in the South China Sea have escalated tensions and threatened regional stability.
July 16, 2007
Arms Industries and Trade
Russia’s Beef with Regional Arms Control
Russia has suspended its participation in a treaty on conventional arms and voiced opposition to a missile shield in its backyard. Is a new era of mutual hostility in the making?
June 28, 2007
Russia
Russia’s Soviet Past Still Haunts Relations with West
President Vladimir Putin continues to downplay atrocities by Stalin. Some see Russia’s refusal to come to grips with its Soviet past haunting relations with the West.