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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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July 18, 2005
Infectious Diseases
HIV and National Security
Overview The HIV/AIDS pandemic is affecting the security of states throughout the world, weakening economies, military and police forces, government structures, and social structures. This is the …
May 15, 2007
Health Policy and Initiatives
Is Male Circumcision the Key to Stopping the AIDS Epidemic?
Introduction The U.S. is in the midst of a five-year, $15 billion commitment to fight AIDS in developing countries. Despite that support, and billions of dollars from other sources, the AIDS pande…
May 16, 2008
Food and Water Security
Food Failures and Futures
Overview The cost of food is soaring, threatening many poor countries with famine. Among the most acute cases is Myanmar, where Cyclone Nargis has rendered an estimated 1.5 million homeless and…
January 8, 2009
Economic Crises
The Future of Foreign Assistance Amid Global Economic and Financial Crisis
Overview Though the United States of America faces its toughest budgetary and economic challenges since the Great Depression, it cannot afford to eliminate, or even reduce, its foreign assistance …
April 21, 2009
Infectious Diseases
The Evolution and Future of Donor Assistance for HIV/AIDS
Overview The fight against HIV and AIDS has become a massive exercise. Twenty years ago, the AIDS epidemic was solely a topic of medical and public health concern in most societies. Today the pand…
