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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 12, 2016
United Kingdom
Understanding the Libor Scandal
The manipulation of interbank lending rates by a host of global financial institutions could have significant repercussions for financial markets, consumer loans, and regulatory policy.
July 19, 2010
Defense and Security
U.S. Drone Activities in Pakistan
The reliance on unmanned drones to target terror suspects in Pakistan has been quietly lauded by U.S. officials. But the covert program, which has so far gotten little public scrutiny, is facing moun…
June 1, 2009
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Terrorism Havens: Philippines
A profile of terrorism in the Philippines.
October 16, 2007
Libya
How Libya Got Off the List
Libya, for years a thorn in the side of U.S. policymakers, has boosted its profile in recent years, renouncing terrorism and abandoning its WMD. In response, the U.S. State Department has removed Lib…
June 6, 2012
Pakistan
al-Qaeda (a.k.a. al-Qaida, al-Qa’ida)
A profile of the international terrorist network that the United States has singled out as the most serious threat to U.S. security.