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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
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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 1, 2009
Sub-Saharan Africa
The African Union
The African Union succeeded the old Organization for African Unity (OAU) in 2002. Since then, the new institution has struggled to reform governing bodies inherited from the OAU while shouldering cha…
September 23, 2009
International Organizations
Twenty Agendas at G-20, Part II
Leaders attending the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh will seek to forge agreements to buoy a global economic recovery and repair financial imbalances that contributed to the recession.
August 12, 2019
Sanctions
What Are Economic Sanctions?
For many policymakers, economic sanctions have become the tool of choice to respond to major geopolitical challenges such as terrorism and conflict.
July 16, 2009
Health Policy and Initiatives
Lessons in Universal Health Insurance Models
As the United States looks to reform its health care system and expand access to the uninsured, countries that have moved toward universal health care may offer lessons.