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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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April 1, 2021
International Law
Save the Olympics, Again
In May 1984, I published an op-ed in The New York Times entitled, “To Save Olympics.” It called for the depoliticization of the Olympics through an international treaty that would establish permanent…
June 2, 2022
Military Operations
How the Army Is Revamping Its Culture in the Wake of Tragedy
A series of troubling incidents within the U.S. Army—including the killing of Specialist Vanessa Guillén in 2020—has prompted the military service to push for major changes to its culture.
July 7, 2021
Latin America
A Socially Conservative Left Is Gaining Traction in Latin America
The electoral strength of the right is pushing Latin America’s leftists away from progressive causes.
September 26, 2022
Democratic Republic of Congo
What’s Behind the DRC’s Decision to Auction Off Some of Its Rain Forest?
The Congolese government is letting energy firms bid for access to its vast oil and gas reserves, raising concerns about the potential climate consequences.
November 22, 2021
International Law
A Negotiator's Reliance on the Nuremberg Legacy
This year we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the verdict of the Nuremberg Tribunal: on 30 September and 1 October 1946, the International Military Tribunal (IMT) delivered its Judgement in the tr…