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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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February 4, 2015
United States
This Week: Jordan’s ISIS Battle and Egypt’s Crackdown
Significant Developments Jordan-ISIS. King Abdullah returned to a warm welcome in Jordan today after cutting short his visit to Washington yesterday. Abdullah’s move followed the release by ISIS of …
October 30, 2014
United States
This Week: Islamist Defeat in Tunisia, Increased Violence in Jerusalem, and Counter-Offensive in Kobani
Significant Developments Tunisia. The Tunisian election commission confirmed the victory of the secular party Nidaa Tunis in the country’s parliamentary elections held Sunday. It was Tunisia’s secon…
October 10, 2014
Asia
Malala's Nobel Prize Highlights Girls' Education
This morning’s awarding of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize to Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan, along with children’s rights activist Kailash Satyarthi of India, comes at an important moment. Ms. Yousafzai, …
May 24, 2012
United States
Egypt’s Historic Elections, Violent Eruptions in Lebanon and Yemen
Significant Middle East Developments Egypt. Egyptians went to the polls for a second consecutive day today for the first free presidential elections in Egypt’s history. The turnout was particularly …
July 18, 2017
Qatar
The Other Gulf Conflict: How the Qatar Crisis Is Playing Out in D.C. Back Rooms
Well-fed lobbyists and think tank experts do battle over catered lunches—but it's not as sleazy as it sounds.
