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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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January 30, 2014
Financial Markets
The Rise of Islamic Finance
After growing to a $1 trillion asset class in Muslim countries, Islamic finance is poised for an era of globalization.
April 4, 2006
Global
Tracking Down Terrorist Financing
A lower-profile but still crucial aspect of global anti-terror efforts involves unraveling the networks that have funded attacks from New York to Bali. Terrorists have proven adept at maintaining fin…
January 16, 2007
United States
The 110th Congress—Democrats and Energy Security
Democratic congressional leaders say improving energy security is a priority. But while there is broad interest in lessening U.S. dependence on foreign oil and in promoting renewable fuels, comprehen…
February 7, 2005
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
WMD: U.S. Interdiction
This publication is now archived. Is the new U.S. interdiction policy to stop WMD trafficking legal?Yes and no. It is legal for the United States and other willing nations to stop and search foreign …
February 16, 2005
Iraq
IRAQ: The June 28 Transfer of Power
This publication is now archived. Who controls Iraq’s government?The Interim Iraq Government (IIG). Under the terms of an annex to Iraq’s temporary constitution--the Transitional Administrative Law (…