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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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December 15, 2021
United States
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the past year.
January 23, 2018
Egypt
Egypt's Putinesque Election
With an election looming, the incumbent president arrests and disqualifies all possible opponents, one after another. Vladimir Putin? Yes, as we see in his treatment of Alexei Navalny. (The BBC tells…
February 17, 2017
Russia
India’s Space Program, Kim Jong-nam’s Assassination, Jakarta’s Elections, and More
Rachel Brown, Sherry Cho, Larry Hong, Gabriella Meltzer, and Gabriel Walker look at five stories from Asia this week. 1. India’s space program shoots for the stars. This Wednesday, the Indian Space …
September 27, 2011
Elections and Voting
Putin’s Presidential Return
The potential return of Vladimir Putin to Russia’s presidency is viewed by many in the country as "a step backwards," says CFR’s Stephen Sestanovich, and could reignite a more acerbic tone with Washi…