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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 29, 2018
Russia
Trump and Putin at the G20: No More Smiles
The United States and Russia are at odds on so many issues that the upcoming summit could convince their two presidents to give up on better relations and accept estrangement.
March 18, 2019
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Election Disappoints
February’s presidential election does not inspire confidence in the democratic trajectory of Africa’s most populous country.
May 14, 2019
South Africa
What the ANC’s Election Win Means for South Africa
The African National Congress, which has governed since the end of apartheid, won again in May’s national election. But a growing opposition will watch to see whether it can revive the economy and cu…
June 19, 2019
G20 (Group of Twenty)
Will There Be a Trade Truce at the G20?
Donald J. Trump and Xi Jinping plan to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan, but it’s not clear that an end to tariffs is in sight.
August 29, 2019
Brazil
How Brazil’s Burning Amazon Threatens the Climate
Fires in the Amazon have aroused international concern because of the rain forest’s outsize impact on climate, but political tensions are hampering the response.