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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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April 3, 2024
United States
What Does the U.S. National Guard Do?
The National Guard is a special part of the U.S. military that answers to both state governors and the president. While it began as a “strategic reserve,” the guard has come to play an important role…
November 17, 2006
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament
The Growing Nuclear Club
Backgrounder: North Korea is the latest member of the world’s still-exclusive nuclear club. But other aspirants are waiting in the wings.
December 6, 2006
Iraq
The Baker-Hamilton Commission (aka Iraq Study Group)
As the much-discussed Iraq Study Group gears up to give its final report to Congress, there is a flurry of speculation over what its recommendations will include. Here is an inside look at the so-cal…
February 7, 2005
Foreign Aid
FOREIGN AID: Millennium Challenge Account
This publication is now archived. What is the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA)?A U.S. government program that gives development aid in the form of grants to poor countries that adopt economic and p…
February 21, 2006
Defense and Security
The UAE purchase of American port facilities
A United Arab Emirates-owned company is set to take control of terminals in six major U.S. ports, raising questions about security.