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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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December 20, 2018
Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC’s Election: What to Know
A long-awaited election in the Democratic Republic of Congo offers hope for the country’s first democratic transition, but a contested result could incite turmoil.
May 31, 2019
Israel
How to Read Israel’s Election Turmoil
Israel’s politics have been upended for much of this year by elections and are now set to be disrupted for much of the rest, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces likely indictment on corrupt…
August 6, 2018
Iran
The Return of U.S. Sanctions on Iran: What to Know
The United States has reactivated sanctions against Iran that could trigger the collapse of the multilateral Iran nuclear deal.
October 28, 2019
Islamic State
Islamic State Leader’s Death Does Little to Ease Syria Concerns
A U.S. military operation that eliminated Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is welcome but fails to allay worries about the security vacuum caused by the removal of U.S. troops from northern …
November 19, 2019
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
What’s Behind Washington’s Unsettling West Bank Announcement?
By announcing that Israeli settlements do not violate international law, the Trump administration continues a pattern of policy shifts that further weakens the prospects for Palestinian statehood.