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Introduction
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…
July 9, 2014
GlobalThe BNP Paribas case demonstrates the growing rigor of U.S. prosecutions of illicit finance, and will have implications for markets and the global banking industry, says expert Juan C. Zarate.
August 9, 2012
Emerging MarketsWith the London summer games at an end, economist Jose Ursua discusses whether or not Olympics have a financial impact for host cities, and the broader implications for the global economy.
March 28, 2007
IranGeorge Perkovich, a leading expert on Iran and nuclear nonproliferation issues, says there is no question that Iran has not complied yet with the IAEA investigation into its nuclear activities despit…
November 28, 2006
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and DisarmamentGeorge Perkovich, a leading expert on Iran and on nuclear issues, says Iran feels emboldened to compete with the United States for dominance in the Middle East. He warns of the potential for “tragedy…
November 27, 2006
LebanonMichael Young, an expect commentator on Lebanese affairs, says he has little doubt the recent assassination of Christian leader Pierre Gemayel and other killings in Lebanon were carried out by Syria …