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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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January 18, 2024
Aging, Youth Bulges, and Population
Responding to Demographic Trends
Jess Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council of Aging, discusses demographic trends in Maine and the work of her organization. Jennifer Sciubba, global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Internatio…
January 18, 2024
Nigeria
Acts of Privation
Feeling stuck and unheeded, young Nigerians are increasingly resorting to all manner of desperate measures.
October 27, 2023
Middle East and North Africa
The U.S. Faces a Public Relations Crisis in the Arab and Muslim World
The Joe Biden administration’s steadfast show of support for Israel in its war with Hamas has reignited a torrent of anti-American sentiment in many Arab and Muslim communities.
January 8, 2024
Elections and Voting
The State of Democracy Around the World
Over four billion people in more than three dozen countries will have the opportunity to vote for new leadership in elections in 2024. Panelists discuss the strength of democracies in the year ahead …
January 11, 2024
Taiwan
Virtual Media Briefing: Elections in Taiwan
Panelists discuss the upcoming elections in Taiwan to select a new president and legislature. STARES: Thanks very much, Emily. Good day, everyone. Welcome to this Council on Foreign Relations brie…
December 22, 2023
Public Health Threats and Pandemics
Fentanyl and the U.S. Opioid Epidemic
Opioid addiction has become one of the United States’ biggest killers, endangering public health, the economy, and national security. But closing the floodgates on fentanyl poses a significant foreig…
February 16, 2024
United States
Campaign Roundup: Donald Trump Says He Will Not Protect “Delinquent” NATO Members
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The forty-fifth president says he will encourage Russia to attack NATO countries who don’t spend en…
November 10, 2023
United States
Campaign Roundup: Republican Presidential Candidates Debate in Miami
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: What the Republican candidates said at the third GOP presidential debate.
September 22, 2023
Cybersecurity
Cyber Week in Review: September 22, 2023
UK Parliament passes Online Safety Bill; Countries announce new AI funding commitments; Ireland fines TikTok $370 million; Ransomware attack hits Colombian government; International Criminal Court sa…
December 8, 2023
Climate Change
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the year.
