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Introduction
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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January 5, 2023
Europe
Why European Democracies Are More Resilient Than Expected
As winter neared, many observers were concerned about the resilience of European democracies during Russia’s war against Ukraine. The triple pressures of economic downturn and inflation, energy crisi…
November 9, 2022
Russia
If Russia Goes Nuclear: Three Scenarios for the Ukraine War
The odds remain slim, but an increasingly desperate Vladimir Putin could use Russia’s nuclear arsenal to turn its fortunes in the Ukraine war.
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…
October 4, 2022
Monetary Policy
As Global Recession Looms, a Perilous Moment for Central Banks
Many central banks are navigating turbulent waters as they battle inflation, a strengthening dollar, and an energy crunch. Should they coordinate policy?
February 28, 2022
Middle East and North Africa
A New Iran Deal Means Old Chaos
Rekindling the nuclear deal with Tehran will solve one regional problem—and cause others.
