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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 22, 2013
Fossil Fuels
Asking the Right Questions About Changes in Derivative Markets
As part of a book I’m working on, I’ve spent some time wading through the econometric literature on speculation in commodity markets, oil in particular. This body of research tries to shed light on h…
July 18, 2019
Women and Women's Rights
A Woman on the Moon and Equality on Earth
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and push toward a new frontier in space exploration, it is time to ensure women are equal partners in STEM and space.
December 15, 2020
Elections and Voting
The 2020 Election by the Numbers
It’s almost over. Yesterday Electoral College electors convened virtually or in person in state capitals across the country to cast their votes. The result was what everyone expected, the election of…
July 1, 2016
United States
Fourth of July 2016 Reading
What Team Cook is reading over the Fourth of July weekend.
June 25, 2018
International Organizations
AIIB: Is the Chinese-led Development Bank a Role Model?
The following is a guest post from Tamar Gutner, associate professor of international relations at American University’s School of International Service, who is writing a book about the birth and des…
