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December 4, 2015
Climate Change
Stewart Patrick: Combating Climate Change Beyond Paris
The UN climate talks in Paris are just one part of the international climate policy regime, write Stewart Patrick, director of the Program on International Institutions and Global Governance, and Res…
March 7, 2024
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Ramadan Cease-Fire Prospects, Portugal’s Snap Election, Oscars Go International, and More
Negotiators attempt to establish a six-week cease-fire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas before the start of the sacred Islamic month of Ramadan; Portugal holds a snap parliamentary …
October 12, 2015
Guest Post: Financing to Protect Forests: Will Carbon Markets Deliver?
Carbon markets, once touted as a golden ticket for funding efforts to reduce deforestation, have yet to deliver on their promise. In this guest post, Brian Murray, research professor of environmental…
December 20, 2023
United States
Happy 4th Birthday to the U.S. Space Force!
The newest branch of the U.S. military marks its fourth year of service.
January 12, 2024
Supply Chains
How Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea Threaten Global Shipping
Houthi attacks against commercial ships in the Red Sea have upended global shipping. The disruptions could soon ripple through the global economy.
April 12, 2024
Economics
The IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings: What to Know
The IMF and World Bank’s spring meetings will focus on the prospects for a soft landing after years of global economic turbulence. But major challenges remain, including growing climate finance needs…
July 3, 2006
United States
Paging Michael Mandel. I give up … there isn’t that much to worry about. At least not judging from the 2005 NIIP data.
OK, I am not really ready to give up. But the 2005 net international investment position (NIIP) data sure didn't provide me much to work with.For a couple of years now I have been warning against th…