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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…
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February 13, 2018
Trade
Adapting International Trade Institutions to New Realities
International trade institutions should be reformed with a focus on increasing public support for the rules-orientated system.
December 26, 2017
Global Governance
Council of Councils Tenth Regional Conference
Sessions were held on how to revitalize the Bretton Woods institutions, strengthen liberal democracy, combat transnational organized crime and corruption, and mitigate the humanitarian and political crises in Venezuela.
June 1, 2017
Development
Building Inclusive Economies
Given the strong evidence of the returns on women’s economic inclusion, this issue merits a higher place on the U.S. economic and foreign policy agenda. The Donald J. Trump administration should build on recent reforms to promote inclusive economies and launch an effort to address legal barriers to women’s economic participation; increase access to capital, especially among small- and medium-sized enterprises; catalyze investment in women; promote technology and innovation; and support research and data collection in this area.
October 18, 2016
Energy and Climate Policy
Sustaining Fuel Subsidy Reform
Overview Fuel consumption subsidies threaten the fiscal and economic health of countries around the world. Economists widely agree that the subsidies, which reduce consumer prices for petroleum an…
June 11, 2014
Climate Change
Fragile States, Fragile Lives
Overview Existing evidence suggests that the correlation between child marriage prevalence and fragility should be examined more closely, as many of the countries with the highest rates of the pra…
