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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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November 16, 2023
Health
Virtual Roundtable: Moving From Commitment to Action: Improving Primary Health Care
FRIEDEN: Today we have Dr. Atul Gawande for a roundtable discussion. And Dr. Gawande is currently the Assistant Administrator for Global Health at the US Agency for International Development. He is l…
October 15, 2019
South Africa
U.S. Treasury Moves Against South Africa’s Corrupt Gupta Family
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S Treasury has formally sanctioned on October 10 members of the Gupta family and associates, who are members of a “significant corruption network in South Africa.” Under the sanction, all Gupta property in the United States is blocked and must be reported to OFAC.
January 27, 2020
United Nations
From Multilateral to Multistakeholder? New Developments in UN Processes on Cybersecurity
The United Nations hosted the first intersessional consultation session between UN member states and non-governmental actors interested in peace and security in cyberspace. International law, norms, …
December 9, 2020
International Law
U.S. Supreme Court Assesses Corporate Complicity in Child Slavery
Should U.S. companies be held responsible for child slavery on West African farms where cocoa beans are harvested? The top U.S. court’s decision could have major consequences for chocolate companies …
October 24, 2018
South Africa
South Africa Continues to Grapple With Zuma-Era Corruption
Corruption has become a burning political issue in South Africa, particularly in the final years of Jacob Zuma’s abridged term in office. The faces of South Africa's Zuma-linked corruption were the three Gupta brothers: Ajay, Atul, and Rajesh.
