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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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October 9, 2019
Sub-Saharan Africa
The Origins of African States, and Their Names
An article on the origins of the names of African countries was recently published in Quartz. It includes a map of the continent in 1885, shortly after the Berlin Conference. Portuguese and Arabic traders and explorers are the origins of some names, European mispronunciation of tribal names are the origins of others.
June 28, 2022
Technology and Innovation
Artificial Intelligence’s Environmental Costs and Promise
Artificial intelligence has been cited as a potential tool for combatting climate change. Technology companies, however, need to do more to prevent AI from becoming a source of environmental degradat…
June 23, 2020
Corruption
Why Governance Matters in the Time of COVID-19
Transparency, accountability, and trust matter now more than ever.
October 15, 2018
Economics
New Interactive Reports on Women's Economic Empowerment
Closing the gender gap in the workforce could add a staggering $28 trillion to the global GDP—yet most countries still have laws that make it harder for women to work than men. Two new CFR interactiv…
August 10, 2021
Global Governance
The G7’s B3W Infrastructure Plan Can’t Compete with China. That’s Not the Point.
Regardless of its strategic intent, the Build Back Better World initiative could be a huge win for global welfare, sustainable development, and multilateralism.
