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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 9, 2024
Global
Central Bank Currency Swaps Tracker
Introduction Since the financial crisis of 2007, central banks around the world have entered into a multitude of bilateral currency swap agreements with one another. These agreements allow a centr…
January 11, 2024
U.S. Foreign Policy Program
What to Do About Coups
Nothing may seem more obvious to supporters of democracy than the need to oppose, punish, and deter coups. But defining a coup, let alone reacting sensibly to one, is difficult for many democratic go…
December 14, 2023
United States
The Humbling of Henry Kissinger
The truth is that his tenure as secretary of state was often rocky, and as full of setbacks as acclaim.
August 20, 2020
Middle East and North Africa
Lebanon’s Frustrating Day of Judgment
Fifteen years after the killing of former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri roiled Lebanese society, the international tribunal’s ruling has left wide open the question of who at high levels was responsibl…
June 24, 2022
United States
Trump, Partisanship, and Democracy
Fifty years ago, Republicans turned on President Richard Nixon. Today, most of the party continues to stand by Trump. Why the difference? A rise in partisanship.
August 20, 2019
Trade
The Next Stage of the U.S.-China Trade War Will Be Much Worse
The trade war between the United States and China has entered a new and dangerous phase.
