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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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November 1, 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa
Dr. Denis Mukwege: A Surgeon in the “Rape Capital of the World”
This is a guest post by Emily Mellgard, research associate for the Council on Foreign Relations Africa Studies program. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been back in the media over the…
April 10, 2024
Myanmar
Myanmar’s Military is Facing Defeat Amid Civil War
Myanmar’s military faced a significant loss in the town of Myawaddy, bordering Thailand, this week.
June 4, 2012
Egypt
The Mubarak Trial: Justice and Revenge Denied
The verdicts in the trial of the Mubaraks, former Interior Minister Habeeb al Adly, and eleven senior Ministry of Interior officials came in on Saturday morning and like clockwork protesters are out …
December 14, 2017
South Africa
In a Display of Judicial Independence, South African Court Denies Zuma, Again
The High Court ruled in early December against President Jacob Zuma on the eve of the ANC national conference in what is likely to be a blow to his chosen successor, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
January 16, 2013
Wars and Conflict
Denying Jihadists Safe Haven in Mali
France’s decision to intervene forcefully in Mali is a welcome development in the campaign to eradicate transnational terrorism in Africa. It comes after weeks of diplomatic dithering over how to res…
September 3, 2013
Defense and Security
Has Congress Ever Denied a President’s Request to Authorize Military Force?
Many people inside the Beltway doubt that President Obama will succeed in convincing Congress to authorize a military strike against Syria. Which raises a question. If the skeptics turn out to be rig…
