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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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May 22, 2015
Asia
Building the New Silk Road
The United States and China have developed competing visions for reviving ancient trade routes connecting Asia and Europe. The U.S. diplomatic strategy focuses on Afghanistan, while China hopes to ec…
August 11, 2016
Americas
The Zika Virus
The Zika virus, which has been found to cause severe birth defects, has spread across the Americas, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency.
May 19, 2006
Elections and Voting
Cyprus’ Elections
Cyprus’ parliamentary elections are the first since the 2004 referendum on Kofi Annan’s plan for reunification was voted down, and the first since the country’s accession to the EU that same year. Th…
March 27, 2020
COVID-19
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Pandemic
A new coronavirus that originated in China has spread worldwide, sickening hundreds of thousands and halting economic activity. Many countries have imposed unprecedented measures to stop local outbre…
May 21, 2008
United Kingdom
IRA Splinter Groups (U.K., separatists)
A profile of three IRA splinter groups that remain active in Northern Ireland.