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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 27, 2023
United States
What Happens When the U.S. Hits Its Debt Ceiling?
U.S. lawmakers have increasingly used the debt ceiling to re-litigate congressional spending, risking default and sparking debate over whether to abolish the ceiling.
September 23, 2015
Europe
Europe’s Migration Crisis
An escalating migration crisis is testing the European Union’s commitment to human rights and open borders.
June 2, 2008
Middle East and North Africa
China-Gulf Economic Relations
Trade between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council has spiked in recent years, with potentially broad economic and geopolitical consequences.
June 6, 2007
Religion
Religious Conversion and Sharia Law
A Malaysian court’s ruling against a Muslim convert to Christianity highlights the difficulties of blending sharia law with modern legal frameworks.
May 19, 2006
Europe
Montenegro’s Referendum on Independence
A referendum on Montenegro’s independence could redraw national boundaries in the Balkans. It could also strain tensions in an already volatile region.