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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
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December 20, 2023
Taiwan
Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election: Analyzing William Lai’s Foreign Policy Positions
William Lai’s priorities are bolstering Taiwan’s defenses and consolidating ties with democracies. China is unlikely to pursue dialogue with Lai and would instead increase pressure on Taiwan.
April 9, 2012
Sub-Saharan Africa
A Bloody Easter in Nigeria
For Christians -- and at least half of Nigeria’s population is Christian -- Easter is the Queen of Feasts, one of the two highest profile holidays of the year. (The other is Christmas.) Last Christma…
April 1, 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa
Bloody Easter in Nigeria’s Middle Belt
Over Easter weekend there were at least fifty deaths attributable to ethnic and religious conflict near Jos in Plateau state in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. This time, based on media reports, most of the v…
June 12, 2018
Palestinian Territories
Prince William (and the Foreign Office) in Jerusalem
I’ve written many times about the British royal family’s remarkable record of refusing to make an official visit to Israel while making scores of visits to Arab capitals. That will change in a matter…
January 17, 2024
Taiwan
China Responds to Taiwan’s Presidential Election: Is Beijing Biding Its Time?
China’s initial response to William Lai’s victory in Taiwan’s presidential election was relatively restrained but it will likely exert more pressure on Taiwan in the coming months.
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…
