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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
March 27, 2006
Terrorism and CounterterrorismThe prosecution of alleged terrorists in U.S. civilian criminal courts and in new military tribunals has been fraught with controversy. U.S. federal courts have gradually asserted their role in the m…
October 19, 2006
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and DisarmamentThis publication is now archived. What is a “dirty bomb”?A “dirty bomb,” also known as a radiological weapon or a readiological dispersal device (RDD), is a conventional explosive packaged with radio…
February 8, 2006
United StatesThe Department of Homeland Security has changed the way it awards funds to cities. The question now is whether the new program will make America’s cities safer.
June 6, 2006
Wars and ConflictAllegations of a murderous rampage by U.S. Marines directed at civilians in the Iraqi town of Haditha, as well as a possible cover-up by military officials, may further damage the U.S. image abroad. …
May 26, 2005
EuropeThis publication is now archived. What is at stake in France’s vote on the EU constitution?A great deal. Most experts say if France votes "no" on the European Union constitution in its May 29 referen…