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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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May 16, 2014
United States
This Week: Syria’s Friends, Libya’s Military, and Iran’s Negotiations
Significant Developments Syria. The Friends of Syria group met in London yesterday and issued a communique that denounced Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s plan to hold elections on June 3 and agre…
February 8, 2006
Palestinian Territories
Hamas’ Leaders
As Hamas prepares to take over the government of the Palestinian Authority, CFR.org profiles some of its most prominent leaders.
January 26, 2015
Human Rights
Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia After King Abdullah
The death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz raises important questions about the future of the kingdom, including issues that have ripple effects around the world such as regional relati…
March 15, 2012
Saudi Arabia
"Destroy all the Churches"
The Middle East Forum reports that According to several Arabic news sources, last Monday, Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, declared that it is "necessary to destroy a…
August 28, 2015
Russia
Friday Asia Update: Top Five Stories for the Week of August 28, 2015
Ashlyn Anderson, Rachel Brown, Lincoln Davidson, Lauren Dickey, Ayumi Teraoka, and Gabriel Walker look at the top stories in Asia this week. 1. China’s stock plunge. Chinese stocks plunged this week…
