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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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December 8, 2010
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria’s Polarizing Politics
Last week as I mentioned here it looked like the Atiku Abubakar consensus candidacy would stick. Now I’m not so sure. One of the most important northern power brokers and Abubakar rival, former mili…
November 16, 2011
Middle East and North Africa
Syria’s Conflict Enters a More Dangerous Phase
Syrian soldiers deploy in the Syrian village of Arida, as seen from the northern Lebanese village of Wadi Khaled near the Lebanese-Syrian border, May 20, 2011 (Omar Ibrahim/Courtesy Reuters). Today’…
August 1, 2018
Southeast Asia
What to Watch for From Southeast Asian States During the Pompeo Trip
Beginning tomorrow, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Asia for a trip to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, three important U.S. partners in Southeast Asia. In addition to bilateral meetings…
May 16, 2022
Nigeria
Gruesome “Blasphemy” Killing Brings Nigeria’s Long-Running Ethno-Religious Divide Into Sharp Focus
Last week’s gruesome murder of Deborah Yakubu, a home economics sophomore at the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, comes at a time of escalating social and economic tension in Nigeria, and will most certainly raise the political stakes as the country enters electioneering season in preparation for next year’s presidential election.
October 26, 2012
Middle East and North Africa
Journey Through Transition: Women Leading Change in The Middle East and North Africa
CFR fellow Isobel Coleman speaks with two women leaders, Marianne Ibrahim from Egypt and Souad Slaoui from Morocco, as they discuss initiatives in their home countries to empower women and girls, imp…
