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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 7, 2022
Treaties and Agreements
On International Treaties, the United States Refuses to Play Ball
In lists of state parties to globally significant treaties, the United States is often notably absent. Ratification hesitancy is a chronic impairment to international U.S. credibility and influence.
June 11, 2018
Donald Trump
At G7 Summit, Trump Takes a Wrecking Ball to the West
The outcome of the G7 summit suggests Trump is prepared to abandon the transatlantic relationship, and even the concept of “the West,” as pillars of U.S. global engagement.
June 19, 2018
Women and Women's Rights
How Sports Can Move the Ball for Women’s Rights Around the World
Mary Harvey, a former member of the U.S. national women's soccer team, and Minky Worden of Human Rights Watch discuss how sports institutions can be an important tool for expanding human rights abroa…
August 9, 2012
Fossil Fuels
Peering Into the Energy Market’s Crystal Ball
The U.S. Energy Information Adminstration (EIA) published its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday. This report is one of three official monthly sources of data and forecasts that energy analy…
April 6, 2006
United States
Rarely do I agree even a little with Larry Lindsey
But I do think Lindsey correctly highlights why the debate on whether the US economy as a whole benefits from low interest rates courtesy of China's central bank is rather beside the point, at least …