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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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July 15, 2015
Iran Nuclear Agreement
International Sanctions on Iran
U.S. and international sanctions have battered the Iranian economy and brought Tehran to negotiate over its nuclear program. Lifting them is central to a deal but will be a complex process.
September 17, 2009
United States
National Missile Defense: A Status Report
The United States has pursued missile defense technologies for six decades, with mixed results. Changes under the Obama administration, including adjustments to planned defenses in Europe, could port…
June 6, 2012
Pakistan
al-Qaeda (a.k.a. al-Qaida, al-Qa’ida)
A profile of the international terrorist network that the United States has singled out as the most serious threat to U.S. security.
December 12, 2012
Budget, Debt, and Deficits
What Is the Fiscal Cliff?
While congressional action lags, a series of year-end fiscal measures could derail the U.S. recovery.
February 22, 2007
Homeland Security
Fusion Centers
Backgrounder: State and local governments are ramping up their own intelligence efforts, using fusion centers to funnel information.