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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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July 26, 2023
United States
How the U.S. Patrols Its Borders
President Joe Biden’s attempts to grapple with a record number of migrants are keeping the role of border enforcement at the center of the U.S. immigration debate.
September 7, 2006
United States
Targets for Terrorists: Post-9/11 Aviation Security
The air travel system remains one of the most high-profile targets for terrorists. This backgrounder examines efforts to improve aviation security since the 9/11 attacks.
March 14, 2012
United States
U.S. Trade Policy
Trade accounts for an increasing portion of the U.S. economy, and the Obama administration has embraced a ramped up export strategy. But debate persists over the merits of a vigorous free trade agend…
December 22, 2010
United States
The Debate Over Airport Security
New screening measures at U.S. airports are being called overly intrusive by some passengers and civil rights groups. National security experts advise using a system that relies more on intelligence,…
March 2, 2007
Economics
The Global Auto Industry
Backgrounder: Detroit’s woes coincide with a blossoming of Asian automakers.