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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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Economic Crises
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Haiti in CrisisPanelists discuss the escalating economic and political situation in Haiti with a focus on the humanitarian crisis, how the destabilization of the region has impacted Haitian people both domestically and across the diaspora, and policy options to help de-escalate and stabilize the nation.If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register.Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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The Ride of Their LivesMore than a mere automobile, the sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Nigeria is rich in social meaning.
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Nagging Constraints to Democratic Stability and Economic Prosperity in NigeriaNagging Constraints to Democratic Stability and Economic Prosperity in Nigeria Prepared statement by Ebenezer Obadare Douglas Dillon Senior Fellow for Africa Studies Council on Foreign Re…
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The Cult of DirigismeDespite repeated failure, faith in closely controlled economies among Africa’s political elites remains strong.
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Acts of PrivationFeeling stuck and unheeded, young Nigerians are increasingly resorting to all manner of desperate measures.
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Venezuela: The Rise and Fall of a PetrostateVenezuela’s ongoing descent into economic and political chaos is a cautionary tale of the dangerous influence that resource wealth can have on developing countries.
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A Troubling PictureNigerians are increasingly frustrated at the growing disconnect between the political class and ordinary people.
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What Is the U.S. Federal Reserve?Over the past decade, the Fed kept interest rates low while it deployed trillions of dollars in stimulus and expanded its regulatory oversight. Now, the central bank is back in the spotlight for its battle against inflation.
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In Search of ManhoodThe genital disappearance panic sweeping across Nigeria evokes nagging anxiety over masculinity and male power.
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An Army of Special AssistantsWhy do public office holders in Nigeria increasingly appoint a large number of personal aides?
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A Reformer’s DilemmaTinubu’s macroeconomics gets a reality check from Nigeria’s micropolitics.
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World Economic UpdateThe World Economic Update highlights the quarter’s most important and emerging trends. Discussions cover changes in the global marketplace with special emphasis on current economic events and their implications for U.S. policy. This series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies and is dedicated to the life and work of the distinguished economist Martin Feldstein.