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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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January 22, 2014
Sub-Saharan Africa
A Hopeful Choice for the Central African Republic’s Interim President
The Central African Republic’s National Transitional Council (NTC) elected Catherine Samba-Panza as interim president on January 20. She has been serving as interim mayor of the Central African Repub…
February 27, 2012
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sudan and South Sudan: Some Hopeful Movement on Border Issues
Delegations from South Sudan (Juba) and Sudan (Khartoum) have announced they will meet immediately to demarcate the border between the two countries. The goal is for the talks to be completed within …
March 29, 2011
Nigeria
Jonathan, Buhari Are Hopeful Ahead of Elections
Nigerian Civil Defence Corp members walk past banners campaigning for Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and vice President Namadi Sambo at their final campaign rally in the capital Abuja. (Afolabi…
October 8, 2012
Education
Policy Initiative Spotlight: Some HOPE for College Tuition
Having yet to take a finance or economics course, most high-school juniors and seniors could be forgiven for an ignorance of the principle of “return-on-investment” (ROI). However, the concept could …
June 24, 2024
Diplomacy and International Institutions
What Does the G7 Do?
The Group of Seven (G7) has been a forum to coordinate global policy for fifty years, but experts are increasingly questioning the group’s relevance.
June 11, 2024
United Nations
Sorensen Distinguished Lecture: A Conversation With Cindy McCain
Cindy McCain shares her vision to combat hunger and malnutrition around the world. The World Food Programme (WFP) works in the most challenging contexts around the world, reaching more than 150 milli…
June 14, 2024
Labor and Employment
Labor Unions Are Getting Stronger. What Does That Mean for the U.S. Economy?
Organized labor saw a historic resurgence in activity in 2023. Shifting U.S. trade policy under both Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden could continue to prioritize workers regardless of who wins …