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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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December 4, 2012
International Organizations
UN Control of the Internet? An Idea Whose Time Will Never Come
The Persian Gulf is receiving plenty of press this week, as climate negotiators debate in Doha and political turmoil buffets Bahrain. But another important drama is unfolding in Dubai, where more tha…
May 16, 2014
Military Operations
You Might Have Missed: Space Fence, Counter-UAV Technologies, and Nigeria
Eric Schmitt and Brian Knowlton, “U.S. Officials Question Ability of Nigeria to Rescue Hostages,” New York Times, May 15, 2014. Even as terrorist groups throughout the world have engaged in more kid…
December 9, 2011
Defense and Security
Friday File: The Iran Debate Heats Up
An Iranian military base is seen near the town of Bid Kaneh in this satellite image taken on September 9, 2011. (GeoEye via Google Earth/ISIS/courtesy Reuters) Above the Fold. The political debate o…
January 6, 2012
Defense and Security
Friday File: Are We Near a Showdown with Iran?
Above the Fold. Pundits who predicted that Iran would top the list of foreign policy problems in 2012 have early evidence that they were right. President Obama signed legislation over the holiday bre…
November 11, 2011
Defense and Security
Friday File: What Are the Next Steps on Iran?
Members of the Iranian army land force academy perform in Tehran on November 10, 2011. (Courtesy Reuters) Above the Fold. This week’s IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear activities provides many new detai…
