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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 26, 2020
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
The One Where We Talk About NATO at a Party
You’re making the rounds at a party when someone asks you about NATO. Is it still important? The alliance is credited with preventing a third world war, but a lot of us don’t know what it is or how i…
August 19, 2021
Afghanistan War
Perspective on Afghanistan, With Richard N. Haass
In this special episode, CFR President Richard N. Haass examines the war in Afghanistan and the lessons to be learned in its wake.
September 15, 2022
Climate Change
Trouble Brewing for Coffee
Beware, coffee lovers: climate change could disrupt your precious morning cup of joe. Coffee beans could lose half of their farmable land by 2050 as temperatures and weather patterns become more extr…
April 27, 2022
Russia
Update on Ukraine, With Richard Haass
In this special episode, Why It Matters follows up with CFR President Richard Haass to hear his insights on the war in Ukraine.
March 24, 2022
Diplomacy and International Institutions
Biden Visits Poland, Anxiety Over Oil Prices, and More
U.S. President Joe Biden travels to Poland as Russia’s war in Ukraine enters a new phase, leaders from OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and its allies convene virtually to dis…
