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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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February 22, 2018
Food and Water Security
Why Is Cape Town Drying Up?
A historic dry spell has severely affected Cape Town's water supply, and global climate patterns suggest that other cities may face the same fate.
October 2, 2017
Myanmar
How Myanmar’s Military Wields Power From the Shadows
Despite Myanmar’s recent transition to civilian leadership, the military has retained significant power and is most to blame for the sectarian violence against the Rohingya.
February 3, 2017
Syria
Why Syria’s War Grinds On
As diplomatic efforts to broker a settlement to the civil war have so far come up short and the Islamic State retains a foothold in the east, a segmented Syria will likely experience reduced but pers…
July 28, 2016
Brazil
Is Rio Ready for the Olympic Games?
The Olympics will likely go smoothly, but spending and construction for the games will burden the city for years to come, says journalist Juliana Barbassa.
July 12, 2016
Philippines
Preserving a Rules-Based Order in the South China Sea
A UN tribunal’s ruling upholds the need for a rules-based order that counters China’s efforts to turn the South China Sea region into a sphere of influence, says expert Andrew Erickson.