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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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June 21, 2013
Economics
Political and Economic Lessons from Democratic Transitions
My colleagues in CFR’s Civil Societies, Markets, and Democracy Initiative have just released a new book, Pathways to Freedom: Political and Economic Lessons From Democratic Transitions, which highlig…
December 1, 2012
United States
You Might Have Missed: Drones, Nuclear Smuggling, and Gun Violence
Craig Whitlock, “Drone Crashes Mount at Civilian Airports,” Washington Post, November 30, 2012. In Djibouti, five Predators have crashed since the Air Force began ramping up drone operations there t…
April 7, 2012
United States
You Might Have Missed: WMDs, Libya, and Drone Strikes in Yemen
Peter Cynkar, “Opinion Briefing: Mexico’s Drug War,” Gallup, April 4, 2012. Mexicans personally feel less safe in their own neighborhoods in 2011 than they did at the onset of the drug war. Whi…
December 2, 2011
Elections and Voting
2012 Campaign Roundup: No Invitation for Ron Paul
Ron Paul at a recent Republican debate in Florida. (Scott Audette/courtesy Reuters) The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) is hosting a forum for the GOP presidential candidates on December 7. Miche…
August 9, 2011
Economics
Drug Cartel Fragmentation and Violence
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents usher Fabio Ochoa, Colombian drug kingpin, to an awaiting vehicle following his extradition from Colombia to Florida, September 8, 2001(Courtesy Reuters). …
