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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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October 10, 2013
Middle East Matters This Week: Libyan Abductions, Egyptian Aid Suspension, and Syrian Culpability
Significant Developments Libya. Prime minister Ali Zeidan was abducted today and held for at least six hours by the Revolutionary Operations Chamber, a militia assigned to protect Libya’s parliament…
September 22, 2015
Iran Nuclear Agreement
Tricky Path for Iran Sanctions
U.S. officials will have to consider the consequences of new sanctions as they weigh how to address Iran’s regional policies without derailing implementation of the nuclear accord, says expert Richar…
July 18, 2006
Syria
Syria, Iran, and the Mideast Conflict
The relationship between Syria and Iran is receiving new scrutiny as an Israeli offensive against Lebanon—sparked by an attack on Israeli soldiers by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which is s…
February 24, 2014
Iran
How to Promote Human Rights in Iran
CFR Senior Fellow Ray Takeyh argues that it is necessary for the United States to emphasize human rights issues during discussions of a nuclear agreement with Iran.
August 5, 2010
Israel
Defusing Lebanon’s Powder Keg
Lebanon faces new sectarian violence, and tensions along its border with Israel threaten to boil over. CFR’s Mohamad Bazzi says to help avert conflict, Washington must eventually engage with the most…