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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 2, 2021
Refugees and Displaced Persons
Preview Screening and Discussion of "Simple As Water"
Ten years after the beginning of the Syrian civil war, Syria is still the world’s largest refugee crisis. In Simple As Water, the documentary from Academy Award-winning director Megan Mylan, portrait…
March 30, 2021
Economics
C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Kristalina Georgieva
Ahead of the annual IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, please join IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva for a discussion of the economic outlook in the post-pandemic world and the actions need…
May 21, 2020
Lebanon
What’s Driving Lebanon’s Midpandemic Protests?
An unprecedented financial and political crisis has sparked mass protests in Lebanon, but a nonresponsive government and the coronavirus pandemic could stand in the way of demonstrators’ demands.
February 26, 2019
Sudan
Current Protests Against Bashir Are Different
The past eight weeks have shown that, given enough time and tenacity, the Sudanese government is amenable to addressing demonstration demands and may point to protesting as a legitimate approach for change for future generations.
April 12, 2013
Iran
Weekend Reading: 1967 Borders, Sectarianism in Egypt, and the Options for Iran
Dahlia Scheindlin evaluates the pragmatism of Ghazi Hamad, Deputy Foreign Minister of Gaza, who publicly recognized the 1967 borders last week. Tarek Osman provides his insight on the sectarian iss…
