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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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July 15, 2014
Sub-Saharan Africa
Two African Obituaries: Dikko and Gordimer
On July 14, the New York Times carried the obituary of Umaru Dikko, a former Nigerian minister accused of corruption who was once the subject of a kidnap attempt. On July 15, it carried an obituary o…
January 26, 2021
COVID-19
COVID-19 and Domestic Equity
J. Nadine Gracia, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Trust for America’s Health, and Jennifer Nuzzo, senior fellow for global health at CFR, discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and ensu…
January 10, 2013
Egypt
The Egyptian Constitutional Struggle
The struggle over Egypt’s new constitution is elucidated in a penetrating new analysis by Samuel Tadros entitled "What Is A Constitution Anyway?" It is published by the Hudson Institute as part of i…
August 11, 2013
Middle East and North Africa
Understanding Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood
Why did the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt behave in ways that led to its removal from power so quickly--and with widespread public support for that move? Can the Brotherhood (or "MB") ever change, or i…
December 12, 2023
Peacekeeping
The Role of Peacekeeping in Africa
Africa continues to have more peacekeeping missions than any other continent. As conflict-stricken countries increasingly look outside the United Nations for support, experts say reforms are necessar…
March 29, 2024
Human Rights
Women This Week: Saudi Arabia to Chair the Commission on the Status of Women
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 March 23 to March 29.
