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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 2, 2021
Philippines
Guest Event: Screening and Discussion of "A Thousand Cuts"
Panelists discuss the regression of democracy and rights in Southeast Asia, with a particular look at the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. A Thousand Cuts follows renowned journalist Mari…
December 22, 2012
United States
You Might Have Missed: Drones, Leaving Afghanistan, and Iran
DOD Decision Makers Need Additional Analyses to Determine Costs and Benefits of Returning Excess Equipment, Government Accountability Office, December 19, 2012. In June 2011, the United States annou…
September 10, 2021
Noncommunicable Diseases
Noncommunicable Diseases Kill Slowly in Normal Times and Quickly in COVID-19 Times
Why addressing chronic diseases is crucial for future pandemic preparedness
February 22, 2018
Puerto Rico
Counting Chickens Long Before They Hatch: Should Hurricane Maria Be Modeled as a Positive Growth Shock for Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico’s latest fiscal plan appears to use a best case scenario as its base case. It consequently doesn’t provide a realistic benchmark for evaluating Puerto Rico’s long-run capacity to pay.
September 24, 2020
Screening and Discussion of "Blood on the Wall"
PLEASE NOTE: CFR members are encouraged to watch the documentary Blood On The Wall prior to the virtual discussion. A link to view the film will be sent to registrants on Friday, September 18. Pl…
