Council of Councils
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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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May 18, 2018
United States
The Reality of Modern Slavery
From debt bondage in India, forced labor in North Korea, and human trafficking in Europe and the United States, an estimated 40.3 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery.
October 19, 2009
China
Keynote II: China’s Economic Outlook
ELIZABETH ECONOMY: If we could all take our seats so we can get started. We have a jam-packed afternoon. Let me welcome you back. I hope you all managed to get something to eat. There will be food …
April 7, 2015
Politics and Government
Campaign 2016: Senator Rand Paul, GOP Presidential Candidate
Is America ready for a "Libertarian-ish" president? We are about to find out. Today Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) formally announced his presidential campaign, making him the second Republican candidate, …
November 17, 1999
Trade
Who Decides? Congress and the Debate Over Trade Policy in 1934 and 1974
Introduction Governor Adlai E. Stevenson thought trade policy was boring; he once described it as one field where the greatest need is for fresh clichés. He had a point. In the long period that th…
February 17, 2022
Human Rights
Combating Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Following National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, panelists examine efforts by the private sector, multilateral institutions, and governments to combat human trafficking and raise aw…
