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Introduction
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…
July 18, 2006
SyriaThe relationship between Syria and Iran is receiving new scrutiny as an Israeli offensive against Lebanon—sparked by an attack on Israeli soldiers by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which is s…
July 20, 2006
LebanonAs Israeli air strikes decimate Lebanon, the elected government in Beirut is weak, divided, and seems powerless to control Hezbollah, whose attack on an Israeli convoy July 12 started the conflict.
August 24, 2005
Elections and VotingThis publication is now archived. What is expected to happen in Egypt’s presidential election?President Hosni Mubarak is widely expected to win another six-year term when Egypt holds its first multi-…
August 1, 2005
Terrorism and CounterterrorismThis publication is now archived. Which Islamist groups are currently operating in Egypt?Islamic opposition groups have been active in Egypt for decades. The nation’s latest terror attacks--which kil…
August 2, 2006
LebanonAs the fighting between Israel and Lebanon escalates into its third week, each side has its own definition of victory and its own plan for emerging from the crisis. Some experts say Hezbollah already…