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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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October 5, 2012
Development
Emerging Voices: Rolph van der Hoeven on a Global Social Contract to Follow the Millennium Development Goals
Emerging Voices features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development challenges. This article is from Rolph van der Hoeven, profes…
March 27, 2024
United States
Modernizing the Federal Student Loan Experience
President Biden wants to modernize the federal student loan system. The U.S. Postal Service and Affordable Care Act can show him how.
January 9, 2020
Social Issues
Invisible Workers on the Global Assembly Line: Behind the Screen
In her new book, Behind the Screen: Content Moderation in the Shadows of Social Media, Dr. Sarah T. Roberts reveals the inner workings of the world of content moderation on social media platforms.
August 3, 2023
Competitiveness
Building a Competitive U.S. Workforce
Panelists discuss the increasing demand for technical talent in the current age of automation, how to foster a competitive workforce, and resources available to state and local governments through th…
June 14, 2023
Economics
World Economic Update
The World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their i…
October 13, 2023
Inequality
Women This Week: Nobel Prize Winner Highlights Gender Pay Gap
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers October 7 to October 13.
January 5, 2024
United States
Campaign Roundup: The Third Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Americans are divided over the meaning of January 6.
March 1, 2024
Climate Change
A Conversation With John Kerry
John Kerry discusses his work as U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, the challenges the United States faces, and the Biden administration’s priorities as it continues to address climate chan…
