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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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June 24, 2010
International Organizations
The G20’s Twenty Agendas
The G20 meetings in Toronto will be marked by competing agendas on global growth and financial regulations. This Backgrounder looks at the range of policy concerns.
September 11, 2006
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Musharraf’s Taliban Problem
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is under increasing pressure from NATO and the United States to clamp down on Taliban militants, but internal resistance from Pakistani Islamists is preventing hi…
April 3, 2007
Pollution
Innovator and Pariah: The United States and Clean Air Legislation
Despite foot-dragging on climate change, the United States has a strong history of environmental legislation, which could provide models for future greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
February 22, 2007
Space
China’s Anti-Satellite Test
China’s anti-satellite test in January drew international condemnation but also piqued interest in some quarters about instituting a space weapons ban.
May 13, 2013
Infrastructure
U.S. Broadband Policy and Competitiveness
With the economic benefits of broadband access rising, experts continue to debate how U.S. digital infrastructure compares to its international peers.
