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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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October 9, 2015
Trade
This Week in Markets and Democracy: Africa’s Stalled Progress, Nepal’s Post-Disaster Setbacks, and What We’re Reading on TPP
CFR’s Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy (CSMD) Program highlights noteworthy events and articles each Friday in "This Week in Markets and Democracy.” Africa’s Governance and Economic Struggles…
April 20, 2016
Wars and Conflict
What’s Next for Women in the Armed Forces?
On December 3, 2015 the Pentagon made history by announcing that all positions in the U.S. military—including combat roles—would open to women. This Friday, I’ll join Juliet Beyler, Principal Directo…
August 26, 2013
Energy and Environment
Responses to Posts on Alternative Development Measures
My recent posts on alternative development measures generated an outpouring of comments. To keep the conversation going, I would like to highlight some responses to the posts and encourage you to sha…
May 25, 2012
United States
You Might Have Missed: Yemen, Drone Wars, and More
2011 Human Rights Report: Yemen, U.S. Department of State, May 24, 2012. The government also employed air strikes against rebellious tribes in Nihm and Arhab. Human rights observers and local reside…
March 9, 2012
United States
You Might Have Missed: Syria, Iran, and Targeted Killings
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "The Situation in Syria," March 7, 2012. SENATOR WEBB: I want to ask you about one thing that you said, because I think we all need to think about i…
