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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.
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November 19, 2020
Nigeria
Nigerian Security Forces and the Dangers of a Violence-First Approach
On October 20, 2020, Nigerians watched in horror on social media as men suspected to be members of the military opened fire on peaceful #EndSARS protesters—a movement responding to a litany of abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
October 27, 2017
Democracy
Public Perspectives Toward Democracy
I was recently featured on a panel with Katie Simmons and Ken Wollack, moderated by Bruce Stokes, that discussed global public opinion toward democracy amid the rise of populists and autocrats, and t…
April 25, 2018
Canada
Toronto Shows What Better Police Training Looks Like
When Constable Ken Lam confronted Alek Minassian, suspected of driving through dozens of pedestrians on Yonge Street in Toronto on April 23, he had his gun drawn and sirens blaring. According to the New York Times, the constable successfully arrested Minassian without firing a shot.
May 8, 2012
Immigration and Migration
Discussing Mexico’s and Brazil’s Economic Outlook
This morning, I did an interview with Ken Prewitt and Tom Keene on Bloomberg Radio. Always lively hosts, we talked mostly about most about Mexico—its economic prospects, its security situation, and t…
June 10, 2022
Global
The World Next Week: What to Read and Listen to This Summer
The annual summer entertainment recommendations from The World Next Week podcast.
