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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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August 12, 2010
Myanmar
Burma’s Upcoming Elections
In the new issue of the London Review of Books, I have an article analyzing the prospects for the upcoming national elections in Burma (Myanmar). The elections, which will be the first since 1990, …
December 22, 2011
International Law
UN Issues Straight Talk on Gay Rights: Next Steps Forward
A Filipino gay individual waves a rainbow flag as fellow gays and lesbians hold placards while marching on mainstreet in Manila (Romeo Ranoco/Courtesy Reuters) In mid-December, the…
July 14, 2021
Women and Women's Rights
CFR Fellows' Book Launch Series Guest Event: "Awakening—#MeToo and the Global Fight for Women’s Rights"
Speakers discuss the new book, Awakening: #MeToo and the Global Fight for Women’s Rights. Since 2017, millions have joined the global movement known as #MeToo, catalyzing an unprecedented wave of wom…
August 4, 2009
Economics
All great things have to end
This will be my last blog post, at least for the foreseeable future. I have accepted a new job, one that will require a certain level of discretion. I am excited by its challenges: ‘Balanced an…
May 27, 2009
Philippines
Abu Sayyaf Group (Philippines, Islamist separatists)
A profile of the terrorist organization based in the southern Philippines.