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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, 2013
Democracy
Statistical Evidence
In this chapter preview from Pathways to Freedom: Political and Economic Lessons from Democratic Transitions, Jan Teorell evaluates a range of political, economic, and social factors in light of the …
November 10, 2011
Media
The Future of News
Jan Schaffer and Tom Rosenstiel discuss the future of the international news media, including the proliferation of media outlets, their changing business models, and the effects the new media landsca…
February 23, 2017
Afghanistan
Better a Stalemate Than Defeat in Afghanistan
Without a major surge in force levels, the best outcome that the United States can hope for in Afghanistan is that the Taliban will tire of fighting and pursue peace, writes CFR’s Max Boot.
May 22, 2007
Global
Arthur C. Helton Memorial Lecture: Holding World Leaders Accountable to Reducing Global Poverty and Protecting Civilians
Watch Jan Egeland, special adviser to the secretary-general of the United Nations, discuss the current state of international humanitarian affairs and how world leaders can be more involved in solvin…
October 9, 2013
Global
UN General Assembly Recap: From Syria to the Post-2015 Development Agenda
Jan Eliasson, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, discusses the most recent UN General Assembly session.