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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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February 25, 2011
Middle East and North Africa
The Arab Turmoil and Palestinians
Though the turmoil in the Arab world has "excited" most Palestinians, expert Rashid Khalidi says U.S.-led negotiations for a two-state solution has foundered and the U.S. block of a UN resolution …
September 13, 2006
Palestinian Territories
Khalidi: New Palestinian Unity Government ’Could Be Significant’
Rashid Khalidi, an expert on Palestinian politics, says the announcement that Fatah and Hamas factions have agreed on a unity government could help end the economic crisis in the Palestinian areas an…
August 10, 2011
Food and Water Security
Al-Shabaab and Somalia’s Spreading Famine
Somalia’s growing famine partly stems from a global failure to act on warning signs, but it’s exacerbated by militant group al-Shabaab, factions of which are blocking aid delivery and might have t…
March 3, 2006
Palestinian Territories
Khalidi: Is Hamas’ Terrorism Permanent Or Can It Change?
Rashid Khalidi, an expert on Palestinian politics, who is the director of Columbia University’s Middle East Institute, says Hamas’ overwhelming victory in the Palestinian legislative elections was du…
July 1, 2022
Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: Gender-Based Violence Prompts Outcry in Egypt, Jordan
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers June 25 to July 1.
