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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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July 17, 2018
South Africa
Mandela’s Centenary Is Marked by the Rise of Close Friend Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa since January, was a close colleague of Nelson Mandela and regularly associates himself with the Mandela legacy and seeks to restore the late president’s values as South Africa’s lodestar.
March 5, 2024
Ukraine
The President’s Inbox Recap: Year Three of the Ukraine War
February 24 marked the beginning of the third year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
April 18, 2019
Local and Traditional Leadership
South Africa's DA Receives High Marks for Municipal Governance
In the run-up to South Africa’s national elections, the Democratic Alliance (DA) will receive a boost from the Good Governance Africa’s annual Government Performance Index. Good Governance Africa is …
December 20, 2011
Marking this Blog to Market
Brad DeLong had an inspired post last week in which he took a look back to see where his prior beliefs had been undermined by reality. I like the idea. Here, then, are a few of my posts from the past…
May 14, 2014
Baha’i Leaders in Iran Mark Six Years in Prison
Today, May 14, marks six years in prison for the seven leaders of the Baha’i community in Iran. Their biographies can be found here, and they are citizens whose only crime is their religion. They we…
April 1, 2024
Nigeria
When Disability Meets Privilege
Authorities in Nigeria squander an opportunity to make a statement about human dignity and genuine social inclusion.
