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Introduction
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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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.
November 7, 2011
United States
Defense Spending and the Deficit Debate
Lawmakers are considering sharp cuts to defense spending as part of mandated deficit-reduction efforts. This Backgrounder discusses the effects of such major cuts and implications for U.S. military s…
August 22, 2006
Religion
Christian Evangelicals and U.S. Foreign Policy
Evangelical Christians have been a force in U.S. society dating back to the nineteenth century. But experts say in recent years their influence on U.S. foreign policy has grown, from humanitarian act…
March 8, 2007
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Rail Security and the Terrorist Threat
Backgrounder: Experts say more should be done to reduce risk on both passenger and freight rail.
September 27, 2006
Elections and Voting
Foreign Policy and the U.S. Midterm Elections
The U.S. midterm elections for Congress, typically dominated by domestic concerns, may turn on how the public views the role of majority Republicans on a wide range of foreign-policy-related issues, …