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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 14, 2016
South Africa
South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to Six Years Imprisonment
The tragedy-as-soap-opera starring Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is over. Or, maybe not. Pistorius, a Paralympian gold medalist who also competed in non-disabled events, was a major media celebrity and…
February 28, 2011
Defense and Security
TWE Quick Takes: No Oscar for "Killing in the Name"
Ashraf Al-Khaled (L) and Carie Lemack of the film nominated for best short documentary, "Killing in the Name," arrive at the 83rd Academy Awards. (Lucy Nicholson/courtesy Reuters) I forced myself to…
July 8, 2009
Diplomacy and International Institutions
The Careful U.S. Diplomacy on Honduras
Latin America expert Kevin Casas-Zamora says that by putting its diplomatic weight behind a mediation effort by Arias to settle the Honduran crisis, the Obama administration has demonstrated sensitiv…
March 8, 2024
Elections and Voting
The Outlook for Women’s Political Leadership in 2024
As a record number of countries hold elections in 2024, panelists reflect on the substantive policy achievements of women political leaders, needed measures to achieve increased women’s leadership, a…
March 13, 2014
Americas
This Year’s Presidential Elections in Latin America
Earlier this week, Salvadorans headed to the polls to cast their ballots in a presidential runoff election, since on February 2 the candidates failed to reach the 50 percent threshold to avoid a seco…
February 20, 2015
Global
The World Next Week: February 19, 2015
Greece’s bailout program could expire; filmmakers from around the world attend the Oscars; and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security faces a potential shutdown.
