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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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December 31, 1969
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia in the New Middle East
Leading regional experts Gregory Gause, III and Toby C. Jones assess the stability of Saudi Arabia, its role in the reshaped region, and the future of U.S.-Saudi relations.
September 18, 2019
Hong Kong
Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong: Perspectives From the Frontlines
Since March, millions of Hong Kongers have protested their government’s proposed law to allow the extradition of criminal suspects to mainland China. Although Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam rec…
November 17, 1999
Trade
Who Decides? Congress and the Debate Over Trade Policy in 1934 and 1974
Introduction Governor Adlai E. Stevenson thought trade policy was boring; he once described it as one field where the greatest need is for fresh clichés. He had a point. In the long period that th…
December 11, 2006
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Targets for Terrorists: Chemical Facilities
Attacks on U.S. chemical facilities have the potential to affect thousands, possibly millions of people, yet many of them remain poorly secured. Legislation to improve security standards has been wat…
July 29, 2014
Global
Fighting for Civil Society’s Space
A growing number of authoritarian states are banning civil society activities, raising the prospect of spreading instability that should arouse action in Washington, says CFR’s Mark Lagon.