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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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The Olympics Are Hard on the Environment. Will the 2022 Beijing Games Continue the Trend?
The Olympics are becoming less sustainable, and the winter games in Beijing are no exception. Can organizers make them more environmentally friendly as the climate crisis intensifies?
What’s the Future of the Iran Nuclear Talks?
Iran’s new negotiating team signaled few compromises as it resumed talks over freezing its nuclear program amid reports of new uranium enrichment efforts.
The Debate Over Boycotting the 2022 Beijing Olympics
The Biden administration is imposing a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. What could a boycott accomplish, and how might China respond?
Is Bosnia on the Verge of Conflict?
Separatist rhetoric among Bosnian Serb leadership is raising concerns about the dissolution of Bosnia. It’s part of a nationalist wave across the Balkans that threatens a return of ethnic conflict.
The Transatlantic Relationship Could Make or Break Biden’s Summit for Democracy
President Biden’s goal of bolstering democracies around the world will need robust U.S.-Europe cooperation to succeed.
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Visualizing a Year of Global Progress and Inequity
It’s been almost a year since the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved, and half of the world is at least partly vaccinated. Now, the emergence of the omicron variant is underscoring the risks of uneven distribution.
Biden Wants to Increase U.S. Offshore Wind Energy. Can He Do It?
The Biden administration has unveiled plans to dramatically ramp up the nation’s offshore wind industry to help fulfill U.S. climate pledges. How realistic is the roadmap?
China’s Disappeared: How Beijing Silences Critics
The Chinese government has used a variety of tactics to silence its critics. Could international attention on tennis player Peng Shuai’s case push Beijing to change?
The Crisis in Sudan: What to Know
Neither the military nor pro-democracy forces are backing down after last month’s coup. The stakes are high not only for Sudan, but also for fragile democracies across Africa.
How to Energize NATO’s Response to Russia’s Threats Against Ukraine
Fears of a Russian military offensive against Ukraine are back. NATO should bolster support for Kyiv and the United States should signal new efforts to thwart a controversial Russian energy pipeline.
COP26: Here’s What Countries Pledged
Governments endorsed the Glasgow Climate Pact and made new pledges on deforestation, methane emissions, coal, and more. But critics say they failed to secure more ambitious commitments to limit global warming.
What COP26 Did and Didn’t Accomplish
Countries made notable commitments in the Glasgow Climate Pact, but they still fell short of the action needed to keep global warming within manageable levels.
What Xi Jinping’s Elevated Status Signals for Chinese Foreign Policy
China will be even more self-confident now that Xi’s hold on power was confirmed during the Chinese Communist Party’s plenum.
COP26: Can the World Slash Coal Use by 2030?
During COP26, some countries pledged to stop using coal, a leading source of greenhouse gas emissions. But China, India, and some others remain reliant on coal.
Is Russia Using Energy as a Weapon Again?
Putin and Gazprom didn’t create Europe’s new gas crisis, but they are happy to exploit it.