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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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May 18, 2011
Development
Fragile States Do Not Automatically Threaten U.S., Argues Stewart Patrick in New Book
In his new book, Weak Links: Fragile States, Global Threats, and International Security, Stewart Patrick argues that most fragile states are not a threat to the United States.
May 7, 2012
United States
Obama’s Afghanistan Strategy: Signaling Intent
Last week, President Obama flew to Kabul to meet with President Hamid Karzai and sign the Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the United States and Afghanistan. This aspirational d…
May 3, 2007
Democracy
U.S. Must Strengthen Ties with Angola to Protect Strategic Energy and Security Interests
“Few African countries are more important to U.S. interests than Angola. The second-largest oil producer in Africa, Angola’s success or failure in transitioning from nearly thirty years of war toward…
May 1, 2014
Syria
Teaching Notes: What to Do About Syria
Three experts join CFR President Richard N. Haass to outline the courses of action available to the United States and debate whether U.S. intervention in Syria would be desirable or effective in this…
December 2, 2005
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Council Task Force Urges New Approach Toward Africa
“Year of Africa” Provides Opportunity to Go Beyond Feel-Good HumanitarianismDecember 4, 2005—2005 was the “year of Africa,” with world summits and rock stars focused on the plight of the continent. B…