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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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February 24, 2014
Iran
How to Promote Human Rights in Iran
CFR Senior Fellow Ray Takeyh argues that it is necessary for the United States to emphasize human rights issues during discussions of a nuclear agreement with Iran.
March 16, 2011
Cybersecurity
Cyberspace Governance: The Next Step
Introduction After years of dismissing the utility of international negotiations on cyberspace, U.S. officials now say that they will participate in talks to develop rules for the virtual world. B…
October 23, 2013
Health Policy and Initiatives
Making the New Revolutions in Biology Safe
The foreign policy community has largely ignored the unfolding revolution in biology, leaving its supervision to traditional scientific bodies, and, in rare cases, law enforcement agencies. This is a…
June 28, 2013
Middle East and North Africa
Political Warfare
The United States is in a long-term struggle for influence in the Middle East with competitors such as Iran, al-Qaeda, Hezbollah, the Muslim Brotherhood, and various Salafist organizations. All have …
August 7, 2019
Women and Economic Growth
Investing in Girls’ STEM Education in Developing Countries
The education gender gap costs the world between $15 trillion and $30 trillion in human capital. U.S. aid programs need to equip girls and women to participate in the modern digital economy.
