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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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January 28, 2009
Global
Sovereign Wealth Funds
A primer on government funds charged with investing currency reserves for profit.
March 21, 2007
Nigeria
MEND: The Niger Delta’s Umbrella Militant Group
Backgrounder: MEND has gained global notoriety by disrupting oil supplies in the Niger Delta.
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.
October 12, 2016
United Kingdom
Understanding the Libor Scandal
The manipulation of interbank lending rates by a host of global financial institutions could have significant repercussions for financial markets, consumer loans, and regulatory policy.
February 17, 2005
Trade
TRADE: The FTAA Meeting
This publication is now archived. What is on the agenda at the FTAA meeting in Miami?When trade ministers from the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) meet November 20-21, developing coun…