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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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September 17, 2011
Cuba
Hostages: Two Down, One to Go
American hikers Shane Bauer (L) and Josh Fattal attend the first session of their trial at the revolutionary court in Tehran February 6, 2011. (Hew/Courtesy Reuters) The announcement that the two Am…
September 22, 2011
Iran
Of Gratitude, Ingratitude, and Imprisonment in Iran
Shane Bauer (R), one of the U.S. hikers who was held in Iran on charges of espionage, hugs a relative as he smiles at fiancee Sarah Shourd upon his arrival in Muscat after his release from Tehran's E…
August 20, 2011
Iran
Our Iran Hostages Get Eight Years
The two American hostages in Iran, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, have been sentenced to eight years in prison. They have the right to appeal in the coming weeks and presumably will do so, which provid…
July 27, 2011
Cuba
Key Days in Our Hostage Crises
Decisions will be coming in the next few days in the cases of our hostages in Cuba and in Iran. In Cuba, the “Supreme Peoples Court” heard the appeal of Alan Gross last Friday and should be announci…
December 5, 2012
United States
A Primer on Drones
Whenever I speak about the emergence of drone warfare and how it has been used for U.S. targeted killings, people react with a mix of unease, fascination, and curiosity. They also often ask for sugge…
