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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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October 2, 2017
Myanmar
How Myanmar’s Military Wields Power From the Shadows
Despite Myanmar’s recent transition to civilian leadership, the military has retained significant power and is most to blame for the sectarian violence against the Rohingya.
December 16, 2016
Philippines
Human Rights and Duterte’s War on Drugs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs has led to thousands of extrajudicial killings, raising human rights concerns, says expert John Gershman in this interview.
September 14, 2016
South Sudan
Understanding the Roots of Conflict in South Sudan
South Sudan’s civil war is the result of a weakly institutionalized state and may require the African Union’s intervention to find peace and stability, says expert Alex de Waal.
August 18, 2016
Syrian Civil War
Understanding the Battle for Aleppo
The battle for Aleppo has taken a staggering civilian toll, and it is likely to escalate because both regime and opposition forces see the city as crucial to a political endgame, says expert Lina Kha…
August 3, 2016
Europe and Eurasia
The Islamic State’s Bloody Summer
Despite facing territorial losses, the Islamic State shows no sign of relenting in its campaign to spread terror beyond Iraq and Syria, says journalist Rukmini Callimachi.