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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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January 16, 2024
China
How One Port’s Struggle Reveals the Problems—and Promise—of Chinese Infrastructure Financing
Chinese port financing has plenty of drawbacks. But developing countries have few alternatives.
April 6, 2023
China
The Rise and Fall of the BRI
Amidst accusations of “debt-trap diplomacy,” Chinese companies seek more overseas direct investment opportunities and fewer foreign contracted projects as Xi’s flagship initiative is stymied by poor …
December 2, 2022
China
EU Outrage Clouds Hamburg Port Deal
Despite controversy surrounding the deal, the approval of a Chinese stake in Europe’s third largest port may be a smarter decision than it initially appears.
September 25, 2019
China
The President’s Inbox: Admiral William McRaven on Technology, Innovation, and Special Operations
The latest episode of The President’s Inbox is now up. My guest was Admiral William McRaven (Rtd.), a member of CFR’s Board of Directors and the co-chair of the recent CFR Independent Task Force on I…
April 18, 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa
New From CFR: Helen Clark on the 2013 Human Development Report
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGbRgvDFtAs&feature=player_embedded In a CFR meeting this week, Helen Clark, administrator of the United Nations Development Program, discussed the newly released 2013…
September 29, 2011
Admiral Michael Mullen: Farewell and Thank You
U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen testifies at the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill on February 2, 2010 (Jim Young/Courtesy Reuters). Tomorrow, th…
