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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 13, 2012
Economics
Venezuela’s Capriles Radonski Wins Primary, Looks toward October Election
Things are heating up in the two presidential races facing Latin America this year. On the heels of Josefina Vázquez Mota’s victory in the PAN party primary last week, on Sunday Venezuela hosted yet …
October 12, 2015
Human Rights
The Proposed Snowden Treaty: More of the Same Rather than Really Radical
When I first saw “the Snowden treaty” in a tweet, I thought it was from The Onion. Wrong, and inexcusable for a guy who published The Snowden Reader. In September, Snowden and his supporters announce…
October 11, 2011
Human Rights
Venezuela’s Presidential Race
Members of Venezuela's militia and supporters of Venezuela's President Chavez attend a ceremony in Caracas (Jorge Silva/Courtesy Reuters). Today, chances are Hugo Chávez will face off against Henriq…
January 27, 2012
Trade
Morning Brief: Heavy Industry Predicts U.S. Growth
Major North American industrial firms Caterpillar and Eaton (FT) have strong expectations for market growth in the United States despite recent warnings from the IMF of a global economic slowdown. Ca…
August 29, 2012
Trade
Morning Brief: U.S. Firms Move Offshore to Avoid Taxes
The opportunity to save on taxes continues to attract firms to re-incorporate overseas (WSJ). The IRS recently tightened rules regarding relocation, but an exception for mergers will allow Eaton, a C…
