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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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May 13, 2020
COVID-19
A Double Pandemic: Domestic Violence in the Age of COVID-19
Governments worldwide have imposed lockdowns to contain the coronavirus, but those same restrictions have increased the risks associated with domestic violence, especially for women, children, and LG…
February 20, 2019
Thailand
Thailand’s Election: What to Know
Thailand will go through the motions of free elections in March, but the likely result will be entrenched authoritarian rule and further instability.
May 31, 2019
Israel
How to Read Israel’s Election Turmoil
Israel’s politics have been upended for much of this year by elections and are now set to be disrupted for much of the rest, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces likely indictment on corrupt…
May 2, 2019
Russia
Have Sanctions on Russia Changed Putin’s Calculus?
Since Russia’s 2014 invasion of Ukraine, Western powers have hit Moscow with economic sanctions, hoping to put a stop to President Vladimir Putin’s aggression. Have they worked?
June 5, 2019
Thailand
The Military Wins Big in Thailand
Prayuth Chan-ocha led the 2014 military coup and will now lead the country as civilian prime minister after this week’s parliamentary vote. But the military will still dominate politics.
