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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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August 14, 2008
Monetary Policy
The changing balance of global financial power
Not only do we live in a new "age of authoritarianism," but we live in a world where autocratic governments increasingly finance democratic governments. Consider a chart that shows the increase in…
November 5, 2010
Energy and Climate Policy
Cap-and-Trade Didn’t Kill the Dems
There’s been a lot of back and forth about whether cap-and-trade hurt the Democrats this past Tuesday. It’s mostly spin, with people focusing on whatever results they think bolster their case. But th…
November 16, 2010
Politics and Government
Election Re-Cap
Two weeks after the midterm elections that shook up Washington, here are five things we know: 1. The Democrats took a beating. When your party loses more House seats than in any election sinc…
May 4, 2011
Thailand
Human Rights Watch: Thailand’s Crackdown
A man is dragged after being shot at Rama IV Street during clashes between army soldiers and anti-government 'red shirt' supporters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. (Jerry Lampen/Courtesy Reuters) It has be…
May 17, 2011
Defense and Security
Should Qaddafi Be Arrested?
The entrance of the International Criminal Court. (Jerry Lampen/courtesy Reuters) I have a new post up at CNN’s Global Public Square on the significance of the request that the International Crimina…
