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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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January 30, 2014
Financial Markets
The Rise of Islamic Finance
After growing to a $1 trillion asset class in Muslim countries, Islamic finance is poised for an era of globalization.
September 23, 2011
Japan
Nuclear Power Safety Concerns
Damage to Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has reignited debate over the safety of nuclear power and highlighted questions over aging power plants, safety procedures, and waste disposal…
November 19, 2012
Europe
European Foreign Policy and the Euro Crisis
The eurozone crisis has consequences far beyond the continent’s economic performance, such as the EU’s ability to forge coherent defense and foreign policy.
August 3, 2011
Drug Policy
The Debate Over Generic-Drug Trade
The global drug industry has fought to prevent developing nations from making low-cost, generic versions of drugs under patent, but the demand for such alternatives is could rise with increasing heal…
December 18, 2013
Intelligence
U.S. Domestic Surveillance
Successive U.S. administrations have sought to justify controversial domestic surveillance programs amid criticism from Congress and rights activists, explains this Backgrounder.