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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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October 11, 2018
Afghanistan
Building a Skilled GirlForce: Lessons from Roya Mahboob
On International Day of the Girl, we celebrate Roya Mahboob, Afghanistan's first female tech CEO. Empowering the next generation of women STEM leaders she mentors the Afghan Girls' Robotics Team and …
January 12, 2024
Demonstrations and Protests
Women This Week: Iran Punishes Anti-Hijab Advocate
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers January 6 to January 12.
August 28, 2012
Trade
Morning Brief: Why the United States Pays More For Transit Projects
Stephen Smith contrasts efficiently managed transit construction projects in Europe and Asia with costly and lengthy U.S. projects (Bloomberg). Depleted staffs have made it difficult for transit agen…
October 11, 2018
Women and Women's Rights
Who Run the World: Girls Powering Afghanistan's Digital Future
As technology transforms the world of work, a generation of girls is in danger of being left behind. Globally, girls are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) e…
January 7, 2019
India
Women This Week: A Wall of Women
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering December 30 to January 5, was compiled wi…
