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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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November 27, 2006
Lebanon
Young: ’Little Doubt’ Syria Is Responsible for Gemayel’s Assassination
Michael 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 …
October 11, 2013
France
Evaluating the Economic Future of the European Union
Pierre Moscovici discusses France, the European Union, and the broader international economic situation.
December 5, 2019
Brazil
Brazil's Data Protection Paradox
Brazil recently passed legislation to strengthen data protection. But the country's public authorities have yet to establish a data protection agency. Uncertainty is mounting and could throw the enti…
May 6, 2020
Sub-Saharan Africa
COVID-19 is Coinciding with Dangerous Trends in Burundi's Democracy
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s full steam ahead in Burundi with regard to the presidential and parliamentary elections slated for May 20.
February 21, 2020
Togo
Togo Slides Toward Authoritarianism
President Faure Gnassingbe of Togo will face six other candidates in the election, including longtime rival Jean Pierre Fabre. Fabre, a human rights activist, was nominated as the leader of Togo's main opposition party, National Alliance for Change, late last year. Thanks in part to the fragmented opposition, Gnassingbe is favored to win.
