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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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June 30, 2017
Philippines
Duterte Fumbles in Southern Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte’s chaotic strategy against Islamic State-linked groups in the Philippines might fail to defeat the most extreme militants while squandering the chance for peace.
March 6, 2018
Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda’s Resurrection
With the demise of the Islamic State, a revived al-Qaeda and its affiliates should now be considered the world’s top terrorist threat.
May 31, 2018
Iran
Iran’s Restive Middle-Class Poor
The latest recurrence of domestic protests in Iran stems from the country’s role in regional wars, combined with corruption and economic mismanagement. This discontent is likely to continue to pose a…
August 13, 2014
Iraq
How Washington Can Bolster Iraq
The events in Iraq affect core U.S. interests, and Washington should be prepared to help both battle jihadist forces and press for political reforms over the long run, says CFR’s David Palkki.
November 18, 2008
Economic Crises
For Pakistan, a Global Downturn Adds to Woes
CFR Senior Fellow Daniel Markey writes that the global financial downturn is exacerbating preexisting economic problems in Pakistan.