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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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October 26, 2020
Southeast Asia
Myanmar’s National Elections: What to Expect
Myanmar is set to hold general elections next month, for the second time since the end of military rule in 2011. The last election, in 2015, ushered Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (…
September 29, 2017
Middle East and North Africa
Weekend Reading: The Yom Kippur War
Who knew that Leonard Cohen flew to Israel during the conflict to sing to Israeli troops? From Disaster to (Limited) Victory. An Egyptian officer’s view of the Ramadan War.
March 30, 2009
Economic Crises
The 1920s: Bubble, Growth, or Gold?
Watch experts give a historical analysis of the 1920s and the causes of the Great Depression, including monetary policy and the stock market crash in 1929. This session was part of the CFR-New York …
March 30, 2009
Economic Crises
Why a Second Look Matters
Watch Nobel Laureate Robert E. Lucas Jr. reflect on why it is important to discuss Depression era policies in light of the current financial crisis. This session was part of the CFR-New York Univers…
March 30, 2009
United States
Infrastructure Spending to Grow
Watch experts discuss the lessons learned from Depression era government spending programs and how they may be applied to the recent global economic crisis. This session was part of the CFR-New York…