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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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January 27, 2005
Iraq
IRAQ: Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
This publication is now archived. Who is the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani?He is the most important Shiite cleric in Iraq, where the population is about 60 percent Shiite. The reclusive, Iranian-bor…
February 16, 2005
Iran
IRAN: Curtailing the Nuclear Program
This publication is now archived. What’s being done to curtail Iran’s nuclear program?The International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) has broadened its inspections program in Iran after growing ev…
June 5, 2006
Iraq
The Emerging Shia Crescent Symposium: Understanding the Shia
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Reception9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Discussion
June 5, 2006
Iraq
The Emerging Shia Crescent Symposium: Understanding the Shia
RICHARD HAASS (president, Council on Foreign Relations): Well, good morning. We’re only seven minutes late. This morning’s event is titled “The Emerging Shia Crescent: Implications for theMiddle…
June 16, 2006
Religion
Shia Muslims in the Mideast
Backgrounder: Some experts say a "Shiite crescent" holds the potential to transform Islamic politics in the coming years.