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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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April 3, 2017
Global
Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ Are Here
New strains of antibiotic-resistant bugs have triggered an alarming rise in deaths from treatable illnesses worldwide. A global ban on growth-promoting antibiotics in livestock is a crucial starting …
June 30, 2017
Philippines
Duterte Fumbles in Southern Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte’s chaotic strategy against Islamic State-linked groups in the Philippines might fail to defeat the most extreme militants while squandering the chance for peace.
March 6, 2018
Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda’s Resurrection
With the demise of the Islamic State, a revived al-Qaeda and its affiliates should now be considered the world’s top terrorist threat.
May 29, 2013
Saudi Arabia
Why a Saudi Virus Is Spreading Alarm
A new virus discovered in Saudi Arabia is raising deep concerns over its lethality. An intellectual property dispute could be impeding efforts to contain it, writes CFR’s Laurie Garrett.
November 14, 2008
Middle East and North Africa
Gulf States Find Oil Wealth a Thin Buffer
The Gulf and the financial crisis.