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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 5, 2020
Demonstrations and Protests
Photos: How George Floyd’s Death Sparked Protests Worldwide
A U.S. police officer’s killing of George Floyd has sparked protests around the world against racial injustice and police brutality.
October 23, 2023
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Ground War Against Hamas: What to Know
A major ground campaign in the Gaza Strip will display Israel’s overwhelming military force, but the country faces a steep challenge in its goal of eradicating Hamas, as well as in finding a workable…
June 16, 2020
Sub-Saharan Africa
Why African Nations Support U.S. Anti-Racism Protesters
The U.S. protests following the police killing of George Floyd have spurred solidarity among many Africans, who have expressed widespread outrage against police brutality.
November 4, 2022
Venezuela
Do U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela Work?
Given Venezuela’s urgent humanitarian needs and the global energy crunch, Washington is considering easing sanctions on Caracas in exchange for democratic reforms.
August 26, 2020
Demonstrations and Protests
Tear Gas and the Politics of Protest Policing
Tear gas is banned in international warfare, and its health risks are well-documented. Still, it remains a crowd-control agent of choice for police worldwide.