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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 14, 2023
Diplomacy and International Institutions
Subnational Diplomacy With Ambassador Nina Hachigian
Nina Hachigian, special representative for subnational diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State, and Alyssa Ayres, dean of the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University …
April 2, 2024
Economics
Local Leaders in the Global Economy
Many Americans are losing faith in the benefits of internationalism. On this episode of Why It Matters, experts discuss the important role state and local leaders play in global affairs.
July 30, 2015
Iran Nuclear Agreement
How Will Iran Nuclear Inspections Work?
The UN’s nuclear agency has the tools to provide robust monitoring and verification to ensure Iran is moving to restrict its nuclear program but still faces stiff challenges, says expert Thomas Shea…
January 4, 2019
Climate Change
Climate Shocks and Humanitarian Crises: Which Countries Are Most at Risk?
In an article recently published in Foreign Affairs, Joshua Busby and Nina von Uexkull identify the countries that are most at risk from climate-related instability and humanitarian crises.
March 1, 2024
Climate Change
A Conversation With John Kerry
John Kerry discusses his work as U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, the challenges the United States faces, and the Biden administration’s priorities as it continues to address climate chan…
September 9, 2016
Middle East and North Africa
The United States Bars Christian, Not Muslim, Refugees From Syria
The title of this blog post--The United States Bars Christian, Not Muslim, Refugees From Syria--will strike many readers as ridiculous. But the numbers tell a different story: The United States ha…