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Introduction
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 14, 2021
Olympics
The Economics of Hosting the Olympic Games
The costs of hosting the Olympics have skyrocketed, while the economic benefits are far from clear. This has led to fewer states interested in playing host and a search for options to lighten the bur…
April 15, 2011
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
Global Nuclear Security: Progress and Pitfalls
A summit hosted by the Obama administration one year ago has spurred momentum on global nuclear security measures. But the United States must lead efforts to redouble commitments on preventing the pr…
July 20, 2011
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
The Proliferation Security Initiative
Overview The ongoing nuclear crises in Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the threat of terrorist groups using weapons of mass destruction demonstrate the nuclear nonproliferat…
February 14, 2012
United States
Guest Post: The Case for U.S. Foreign Aid
Yesterday, the Obama administration released its highly anticipated $3.8 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2013, and will begin the process of obtaining Congressional approval for how to alloc…
April 14, 2022
Financial Markets
What in the World Is a Global Minimum Tax?
For years, large corporations have exploited international tax laws to pay less taxes. But last year, 137 countries backed a potential solution: a 15 percent corporate tax applied regardless of a com…
