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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 1, 2011
Aging, Youth Bulges, and Population
Population Growth’s Regional Variations
As the world’s population surpasses seven billion, CFR Senior Fellow for Global Health Yanzhong Huang identifies the variety of ways in which different global regions are impacted by population growt…
July 27, 2020
COVID-19
The COVID-19 Risk for Refugees
COVID-19 has spread across nearly every country in the world, disproportionally infecting and killing the vulnerable. Densely populated refugee camps with limited access to medical care are one of th…
February 28, 2014
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Road Ahead: Three Things to Know
It remains to be seen whether Ukraine’s new government can overcome the challenges of a divided population and weak institutional infrastructure to bring about national unity and socioeconomic stabil…
January 17, 2014
Central African Republic
Crisis in Central African Republic: Three Things to Know
The crisis in the Central African Republic has reignited, threatening regional long-term peace and stability unless a neutral transitional administration is formed, says CFR’s John Campbell.
October 4, 2012
Syria
Turkey-Syria Border Tension: Three Things to Know
Following Turkey’s decision to authorize military action against Syria, CFR’s Steven Cook highlights three reasons why tensions are unlikely to escalate to war.