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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 30, 2020
Transition 2021
What’s Next for Foreign Aid Under Biden?
The Trump administration sought to reframe foreign aid around competition with China and Russia, but shrinking budgets and inconsistent policies undermined the effort. How will President-Elect Joe Bi…
November 8, 2005
China
Stephen Roach gets it, the IMF does not …
Subtitle: some parts of the IMF might want to reread Keynes. China, as we have discussed, saves too much and consumes too little. It consequently finances both its own (exceptionally rapid) industri…
July 11, 2014
Defense and Security
You Might Have Missed: Israel-Palestine Death Toll, Iraq Drone Strikes, and Afghan Civilians
Media Availability with Secretary Hagel at Eglin AFB, Florida, U.S. Department of Defense, July 10, 2014. SEC. HAGEL: A lot of questions always come with any possibility or decision whether to take …
September 11, 2020
Afghanistan
What to Know About the Afghan Peace Negotiations
The Center for Preventive Action has compiled an accessible overview of the Afghan peace negotiations, including the U.S.-Taliban agreement, the U.S.-Afghan government joint declaration, and the ongo…
February 2, 2005
Iraq
IRAQ: Military Outsourcing
This publication is now archived. What is military outsourcing?The process of contracting out to private companies tasks that used to be performed by members of the uniformed military. The assignment…