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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 4, 2012
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria’s Boko Haram and MEND Similar?
Stratfor, the global intelligence company based in Austin, Texas, has published a thoughtful analysis that is well-worth reading, though I disagree with its fundamental premise. The starting point is…
January 26, 2015
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria Security Tracker: Weekly Update January 17-January 23
Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from January 17, 2015 to January 23, 2015. These incidents will be included in the…
January 8, 2024
Elections and Voting
The State of Democracy Around the World
Over four billion people in more than three dozen countries will have the opportunity to vote for new leadership in elections in 2024. Panelists discuss the strength of democracies in the year ahead …
January 7, 2015
Sub-Saharan Africa
More Alarm Bells for Nigeria’s February Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is the chief opposition party contesting the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the political control of Nigeria in national elections on February 14, 2015…
June 5, 2020
United States
Trump’s Threat to Use the Military Against Protesters: What to Know
Amid protests against racial injustice, can President Trump deploy the military to bring “law and order” to American streets?
September 3, 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria’s Ruling Political Party Splits
Nigeria’s ruling political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has split into two factions. According to press reports, at a special convention on August 31, seven governors and former vice pr…
