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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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March 13, 2015
Brazil
The Political Fallout of the Petrobras Scandal
The Petrobras corruption investigation, known locally as Operation Lava Jato (Carwash), entered a new phase last week, when Rodrigo Janot, Brazil’s general prosecutor, implicated 53 politicians from …
January 13, 2015
Global
Sorensen Distinguished Lecture on the United Nations
Valerie Amos, United Nations undersecretary-general and emergency relief coordinator, discusses the humanitarian crises around the world today.
January 13, 2015
Global
United Nations' Valerie Amos on Accountability and Intervention in Humanitarian Work
Valerie Amos, undersecretary-general and emergency relief coordinator at the United Nations, joins Columbia University's George Rupp, to discuss the realities and challenges of humanitarian work arou…
January 14, 2010
Global Governance
Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti
Haiti’s earthquake lays bare woeful political and economic dysfunctions, but in the global disaster response, there is a chance to get aid right, writes CFR’s Kara C. McDonald.
August 15, 2007
Lesotho
Luers: U.S. Seems More Willing to Give UN Expanded Role in Iraq
William H. Luers, a top U.S. expert on the United Nations, says the recent Security Council resolution authorizing increased UN diplomatic activity in Iraq marks a change in U.S. policy.