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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 16, 2021
Defense and Security
CFR Fellows' Book Launch Series Guest Event With Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon discusses her new book, The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice. In an unlikely showdown in northeastern Syria in 2014, an all-female militia faced of…
February 20, 2020
China
The Future of U.S. Trade
Speakers discuss U.S. trade, including the recent USMCA deal, trade disputes with China, and possible trade conflicts with Europe.
January 9, 2020
Australia
Australia’s Fires Will Rage Again. Here’s How the Government Can Prepare.
Warming temperatures mean that Australia will likely continue to suffer from massive bushfires. To reduce future damage, the government must act.
September 18, 2019
South Africa
Why South Africa's Ramaphosa Is Skipping UNGA
Ramaphosa announced that he will not be going to New York this year for UNGA. South Africa’s delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor. Ramaphosa says that, instead of attending UNGA, he will focus on a number of crises currently facing the country. He will work on implementing measures against gender-based violence and public violence, which almost certainly refers to the xenophobic attacks on foreigners.
March 1, 2019
Sub-Saharan Africa
Trump’s Africa Strategy Creates U.S. Business Opportunities in Africa
The Trump Administration’s recent announcement of its Africa strategy offers renewed opportunities for the development of closer economic ties between the United States and Africa under a set of business-driven initiatives outlined as “Prosper Africa” in a December speech by National Security Adviser John Bolton.
