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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 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.
February 27, 2024
The War in Ukraine
How Ukraine Overcame Russia’s Grain Blockade
Russia’s sealing off of Ukraine’s vital Black Sea ports and its attacks on Ukrainian grain storage centers at one point raised worldwide alarm about possible food shortages. But by early this year, grain exports were nearly back to prewar levels.
October 6, 2023
Nagorno-Karabakh
In Photos: The Nagorno-Karabakh Exodus
Azerbaijan’s military takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh sparked a mass exodus of nearly the entire region’s population of ethnic Armenians.
January 14, 2022
Economics
C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With John C. Williams
John C. Williams of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York discusses monetary policy, the continued impact of COVID-19, and the economic outlook for the year ahead. The C. Peter McColough Series on …
April 16, 2024
United States
Is Rising Student Debt Harming the U.S. Economy?
Higher education provides students many socioeconomic benefits and increases the global competitiveness of the United States, but mounting student loan debt has sparked a debate over federal lending …
September 18, 2023
Climate Change
The Weather of Summer 2023 Was the Most Extreme Yet
Even compared to the intensifying severe-weather events of recent years, this season was exceptional, marked by historic heat, wildfires, and storms.
April 19, 2024
United States
Election 2024: Donald Trump Declines to Fight Aid to Ukraine
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Donald Trump has chosen to stand aside as the House of Representatives moves to vote on aid to Ukra…
June 6, 2019
Monetary Policy
A Conversation with John C. Williams
John C. Williams discusses the U.S. economy, monetary policy, and the role of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
