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Introduction
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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Why U.S.-North Korea Talks Failed Again
Denuclearization talks over the weekend ended in another stalemate, and it remains to be seen if negotiations will resume in the coming weeks.
The Syrian Conflict Is About to Intensify
President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of a troop withdrawal in northern Syria ahead of a Turkish invasion could revive the Islamic State and the Syrian civil war, and signal the end of U.S. influence there.
Is Russia Winning the Ukraine Scandal?
U.S. military and economic support for Ukraine has so far weathered the widening impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s contacts with Kyiv. This backing could strengthen Ukraine in the next round of diplomacy with Russia.
Does the New U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Matter?
The United States and Japan have agreed to a trade deal, but critics say the deal isn’t as good as what it replaced.
The E-cigarette Backlash
An outbreak of a lung illness linked to vaping is raising the pressure on countries to rein in the booming e-cigarette industry.
Rouhani Punctures Hope for Iran-U.S. Thaw
Iran’s president used his UN address to dispel notions about ramped-up diplomacy with the United States or fundamental changes to Iranian actions in the Persian Gulf.
Argentina’s Default Risk: What to Know
With elections approaching, Argentina faces yet another debt crisis.
UN Climate Summit: What to Know
Plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reach carbon neutrality, to be announced during the 2019 summit, could be an important milestone in the global fight against climate change.
Trump’s Iran-Saudi Arabia Dilemma
The president is in the difficult position of either backing down in the face of Iranian threats and suspected attacks or escalating the conflict in ways he clearly wants to avoid.
Is Iran Escalating Gulf Energy Attacks?
The attacks on the sprawling Saudi oil facility bear all the hallmarks of an Iranian operation, marking a dangerous new phase in Gulf tensions.
The U.S.-Australia Alliance: What to Know
President Trump and Prime Minister Morrison’s close relationship is good news for the decades-old alliance.
Israel’s Elections: What to Know
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future is on the line as Israel votes for the second time in 2019.
Time to Reboot the Mistake-Riddled U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks
President Trump’s announcement to halt peace talks in Afghanistan gives U.S. negotiators a chance to correct three critical mistakes.
Can Presidents Block Investment in China?
President Trump has threatened to make U.S. companies leave China. Can he do that?
How Brazil’s Burning Amazon Threatens the Climate
Fires in the Amazon have aroused international concern because of the rain forest’s outsize impact on climate, but political tensions are hampering the response.