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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 17, 2009
Iran
Presidential Power in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader remains the regime’s ultimate authority but controversy surrounding the country’s June 12 presidential election has raised new questions about the role and power of the head of …
April 18, 2024
Palestinian Territories
What Is Hamas?
The Palestinian militant group struggled to govern the Gaza Strip before launching a surprise attack on Israel in 2023. Now facing Israel’s military campaign to destroy it, Hamas’s future is in doubt…
September 23, 2011
Japan
Nuclear Power Safety Concerns
Damage to Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has reignited debate over the safety of nuclear power and highlighted questions over aging power plants, safety procedures, and waste disposal…
December 1, 2013
Wars and Conflict
Balance of U.S. War Powers
There have long been disputes over the role of Congress and the president in waging military action.
November 9, 2015
Asia
Southern Asia’s Nuclear Powers
China, India, and Pakistan have relatively small but growing nuclear arms programs. This nuclear competition is raising concern because of long-simmering tensions and a lack of efforts at minimizing …
March 18, 2011
United States
Nuclear Power Expansion Challenges
The scramble for energy alternatives has brought new focus on nuclear power in the United States, but its revival faces political and practical obstacles.