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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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December 12, 2018
Nigeria
Doing Business in Nigeria's Northeast, the Land of Boko Haram
On December 10, the Financial Times published a fascinating article by Neil Munshi, dateline Maiduguri, on how honest businesses have adapted to operating in areas affected by Boko Haram. Specifically, Munshi cites Coca-Cola, Unilvever, and MTN, and telecommunications company. Since multinational forces dislodged Boko Haram from holding territory in 2015, the three have expanded their operations and their markets in Nigeria’s northeast.
January 22, 2016
Turkey
Winter Storm Reading
Snow- and Middle East–themed reading for this weekend's winter storm.
June 29, 2018
Nigeria
Mother of Boko Haram Leader Abubakar Shekau Speaks About Her Son
The interview—Falmata’s first—took place in the village of Shekau in Yobe state. VOA notes the village’s isolation and how villagers avoid mentioning it is the birthplace of Abubakar Shekau.
February 10, 2010
China
China, Cyber Conflict, and Openness
James Fallows has a new article in the Atlantic on China’s Cyber Warriors. He makes some good points about the organization and purpose of cyber attacks; it’s his policy conclusions that I am having…
May 11, 2011
China
The S&ED No-Holds Barred: China’s Deplorable Human Rights and the Simple American People
Timothy Geithner gather for a portrait before a banquet for the Strategic and Economic Dialogue at the State Department in Washington on May 9, 2011. (Jonathan Ernst/Courtesy Reuters) So, the title …
