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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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October 28, 2005
Development
Is Russia’s Economy Running out of Energy?
This publication is now archived. IntroductionRussia’s oil exports are up, its currency is strong, and its gross domestic product (GDP) growth has hummed along at a 7 percent clip for the seventh yea…
February 7, 2005
Intelligence
INTELLIGENCE: Major Reform Plans Compared
This publication is now archived. What are the differences among the competing congressional proposals to reform the U.S. intelligence community?Congress is considering two different proposals. The S…
April 20, 2011
Pakistan
Islam and Politics in Pakistan
Pakistan is bracing for more turbulence in the wake of Osama bin Laden’s killing. This Backgrounder looks at how state support for Islamist militants has led to growing religious intolerance in socie…
July 15, 2015
Iran Nuclear Agreement
International Sanctions on Iran
U.S. and international sanctions have battered the Iranian economy and brought Tehran to negotiate over its nuclear program. Lifting them is central to a deal but will be a complex process.
September 16, 2008
Political History and Theory
Foreign Policy and Political Nominating Conventions
U.S. political conventions offer the parties a place to unite around presidential candidates and a vision for foreign and domestic policy.
