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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…
March 3, 2008
Defense and SecurityIran’s influence in Iraq is the subject of enormous speculation. The United States is taking steps to counter that influence.
October 18, 2007
GlobalWhile some experts fault demand increases for record-high oil prices, others say production and market issues reflect price hikes are more complicated.
June 13, 2006
Terrorism and CounterterrorismFive days after U.S. forces killed al-Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the group announced his successor, the unknown Abu Hamza al-Muhajir. Speculation abounds about the man and the signifi…
October 10, 2005
NigeriaThis publication is now archived. IntroductionGiven the tight supply and surging demand of the world oil market, small countries that produce oil can have a major impact on global markets. This is in…
May 24, 2006
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and DisarmamentNews reports say the United States may be shifting its approach toward North Korea in an ongoing effort to get Pyongyang to give up its nuclear program. But some experts say that with negotiations st…