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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 30, 2014
Financial Markets
The Rise of Islamic Finance
After growing to a $1 trillion asset class in Muslim countries, Islamic finance is poised for an era of globalization.
August 17, 2006
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Profile: Imad Mugniyah
Examining the life and tactics of Imad Fayez Mugniyah, the Hezbollah military mastermind killed in Damascus on February 13, 2008. Before 9/11, Mugniyah was said to be responsible for the deaths of mo…
April 1, 2009
Middle East and North Africa
The Evolving Turkish Role in Mideast Peace Diplomacy
CFR Senior Fellow Steven A. Cook argues that in an era of diminished resources for the United States, Turkey can play a critical and constructive role in the Middle East.
August 28, 2006
Democracy
Phase Two in the Saddam Trial
Saddam Hussein’s trial has entered its second phase as he faces charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for a 1988 campaign against Iraqi Kurds. Experts hope the domestic court, despite diffi…
July 20, 2006
Lebanon
Lebanon’s Weak Government
As Israeli air strikes decimate Lebanon, the elected government in Beirut is weak, divided, and seems powerless to control Hezbollah, whose attack on an Israeli convoy July 12 started the conflict.