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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 24, 2024
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Panelists review the humanitarian situation in Gaza and discuss U.S. policy options to address the crisis.
June 27, 2024
Uganda
Darryl G. Behrman Lecture: Screening and Discussion of “Bobi Wine: The People's President”
The Oscar and BAFTA-nominated Bobi Wine: The People’s President, is set during Uganda’s 2021 presidential election, where music star, activist, and opposition leader Bobi Wine, together with his wife…
May 31, 2024
Election 2024
Election 2024: Does Donald Trump’s Conviction Doom His Chances to Become President Again?
Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Trump’s conviction on thirty-four felony counts takes the U.S. presidential election into uncharted…
May 7, 2024
Public Health Threats and Pandemics
What Is Avian Flu?
A global surge in avian flu outbreaks in birds and some mammals is worrying poultry farmers, scientists, and health experts. The trend is provoking questions about the future of the disease and globa…
May 24, 2024
Diplomacy and International Institutions
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Threatens United States Senators
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has threatened 12 United States senators for their criticisms of his effort to arrest Israeli leaders.
May 28, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Economic Recovery: Remarks and a Conversation with Penny Pritzker
U.S. Special Representative Penny Pritzker discusses ongoing Ukraine recovery and reconstruction efforts, having just returned from three trips to Ukraine in six weeks, including joining the Secretar…
May 22, 2024
International Criminal Court
The Role of the ICC
The International Criminal Court was created to bring justice to the world’s worst war criminals, but debate over the court still rages.
May 15, 2024
China
Religion in China
A significant proportion of China’s population claims to follow a religion. However, the government continues to toughen oversight, increase persecution of some religions, and attempt to co-opt state…
June 13, 2024
China
China’s Stockpiling and Mobilization Measures for Competition and Conflict
Hearing co-chairs Commissioner Cliff Sims and Vice Chair Reva Price, Commission members, and staff, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I commend the Commission for calling a h…
May 9, 2024
Nigeria
Ethnonationalist Rumblings
Why seeming democratic progress has failed to staunch agitation for self-determination in Nigeria.
