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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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April 18, 2024
RealEcon
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Tests U.S. Supply Chains
The response to the temporary closure of the Port of Baltimore—from a deadly tanker collision—demonstrates the resilience of U.S. supply chains despite fears of costly disruptions.
April 5, 2024
Japan
Why the U.S.-Japan Summit Matters
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s Washington summit on April 11 comes at a time of deepening security cooperation as well as some challenges to economic ties.
May 12, 2009
Human Rights
Righting the Wrongs of the UN’s Top Human Rights Body
The election of the United States to the much criticized UN Human Rights Council must be used by Washington to help revive the UN’s entire rights architecture, writes CFR’s Kara McDonald.
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.
December 6, 2010
United States
Why U.S.-Korea Trade Deal Matters
The new U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement has the potential to measurably spur the economy and reassure a top U.S. ally, but President Obama needs to take firmer steps to boost a flagging trade agenda,…
May 29, 2013
Saudi Arabia
Why a Saudi Virus Is Spreading Alarm
A new virus discovered in Saudi Arabia is raising deep concerns over its lethality. An intellectual property dispute could be impeding efforts to contain it, writes CFR’s Laurie Garrett.