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May 17, 2010

Iran
The Problem(s) with the Iran Nuclear "Deal"

CFR.org asked me to write up some quick reactions on the nuclear "deal" announced by Iran, Turkey, and Brazil earlier today. I’m underwhelmed: deals that involve only one major party to a dispute ten…

December 16, 2009

China
Report from Copenhagen

I’m in Copenhagen this week at the UN climate negotiations. Topic number one for U.S. participants (aside from the mess outside) is the role that China and India are playing the talks. I’m particular…

At the Bella Center in Copenhagen, where the negotiations are taking place.

June 12, 2008

Climate Change
Climate Control Should Be Important Component of U.S. Foreign Policy

Michael A. Levi, who directed CFR’s Independent Task Force on global climate change, says the United States needs to demonstrate how reducing carbon emissions can be balanced with economic growth.

April 4, 2011

Fossil Fuels
Is The Obama Energy Plan Really That Bad?

Daniel Ahn wrote a post here last Friday voicing strong disappointment with President Obama’s big energy speech. Here’s the core of his argument: “President Obama’s speech on energy given Wednesday …

April 5, 2024

United States
Election 2024: China’s Efforts to Interfere in the U.S. Presidential Election

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: China is following Russia’s lead in meddling in the U.S. presidential election.

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November 12, 2014

China
What the Big U.S.-China Climate Announcement Means

Barack Obama and Xi Jinping surprised even the closest climate watchers last night when they jointly announced new emissions-cutting goals for the United States and China. This is a serious diplomati…

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