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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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March 29, 2015
President Carter and Israel--Again
Jimmy Carter writes about (that is to say, against) Israel once again in The Washington Post today, in a column entitled "Rebuild Gaza." Why is Gaza not being rebuilt? Two reasons. First, Carter say…
March 5, 2024
United States
Ten Facts About the State of the Union Address
President Biden will deliver the annual State of the Union address on Thursday night. Here are ten things you might not know about the tradition of having a president deliver an annual address.
December 21, 2011
Human Rights
Did President Carter Send Condolences to North Korea?
According to the North Korean news agency, former president Jimmy Carter has sent condolences on the death of Kim Jong-Il. Here is the statement the North Koreans issued: Pyongyang, December 21 (K…
January 26, 2024
United States
Campaign Roundup: Is NATO on the Ballot in 2024?
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: The 2024 election has potentially significant implications for the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati…
October 13, 2023
United States
Happy 248th Birthday, U.S. Navy!
The U.S. Navy marks 248 years of service.
July 2, 2019
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Beekeeping Operation Predicted to Generate $10 Billion
Though Nigeria, is urbanizing rapidly, roughly half of the population lives in rural areas, mostly mired in poverty. On June 24, Segun Awolowo, director general of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, announced that honey and other beehive products could generate annually some $10 billion from local and international trade, aiding rural economies.
