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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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June 26, 2017
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Untested New Crown Prince: Mohammed Bin Salman Has High Hopes, But Rises to Power at a Dangerous Moment
King Salman's son Mohammed is now the desert kingdom's dominant figure—and the challenges before him are huge.
November 14, 2016
Egypt
Egypt’s Economic Reform: The Good and the Bad
Tough economic times are likely to be Egypt’s reality for a while, despite the announcement that Egypt and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to a much-needed $12 billion loan.
December 15, 2015
Global
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2015
As 2015 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the past year.
May 25, 2015
Chemical Warfare in Syria Continues, Unpunished
In September 2013 the Obama administration congratulated itself on an agreement, brokered by Russia, that supposedly ended the use of chemical weapons in Syria. For the killings by using sarin gas Sy…
November 13, 2014
United States
This Week: Iran Negotiations, Jordan-Israel Crisis Talks, and New Syria Truce Proposal
Significant Developments Iran. Negotiators from Iran and the P5+1 countries hinted at a possible extension of the November 24 deadline for a nuclear deal, after three days of talks in Oman failed to…
