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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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May 13, 2013
United Kingdom
TWE Remembers: Churchill’s “Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat”
You finally land the job you have long coveted. But many of your colleagues dislike you, and the task you have been given may be undoable. That’s the situation that Winston Churchill found himself in…
About CFR
The Winston Lord Program in Asia Studies
The Winston Lord Fund for Asian Studies was established in 1985 to assure growth in CFR’s consideration of issues related to Asia.
June 4, 2013
Wars and Conflict
TWE Remembers: Dunkirk, Operation Dynamo, and Churchill’s “Never Surrender” Speech
Epic defeats are usually the source of national shame and humiliation. But not always. Sometimes defeat reveals character and gives a leader a chance to inspire a nation. Such was the case on June 4,…
October 16, 2003
Afghanistan
Winston Lord: Making Up For a ’Lost Year’ in Afghanistan
Winston Lord, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs in the Clinton administration, reports that on a recent trip to Afghanistan he found that “huge problems” rema…
February 13, 2003
North Korea
Winston Lord Urges U.S. Partners to Help Pressure North Korea, Says South Korea’s Approach Endangers Alliance
Winston Lord, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs in the Clinton administration, says the “very serious crisis” over North Korea’s nuclear ambitions cannot…