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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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February 18, 2010
Human Rights
Iran’s ’Excruciating’ Human Rights Record
Iran’s crackdown on opposition groups has put the spotlight on a grim human rights record that is costing the government its legitimacy among its people, who will continue to find ways to protest, sa…
June 5, 2013
Pakistan
A Turning Point for Pakistan?
The inauguration of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is a heartening milestone for Pakistan and an opportunity for Washington to restore relations with Islamabad, says expert Bruce Riedel.
May 10, 2012
Financial Markets
The Coming Eurozone Austerity Battle
New electoral currents in Europe are threatening the German-backed fiscal responsibility pact and sparking fresh fears of debt contagion, says CFR’s Sebastian Mallaby.
July 10, 2017
China
Why Beijing Fails to Fight Human Trafficking
Despite a verbal commitment to international standards, the Chinese government lacks the political will to take on trafficking and protect broader human rights.
December 14, 2012
Japan
Japan’s Revolving-Door Elections
Reviving Japan’s economy from its two-decade-long slump is key to stabilizing the country’s political environment, says expert Gerald Curtis.