Copenhagen Climate Talks- Talking the Same Language
The Copenhagen climate talks began today amid much excitement, anxiety and hope. As representatives from around the world negotiate key issues such...
Komal Hiranandani
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Global JusticeU.S. Government Recognizes the Value of the International Criminal Court
Today, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Rosemary A. DiCarlo, made a statement expressing concern over the tragic conflict in Darfur. Significantly, she...
Global JusticeThe ICC Continues Seeking Accountability for the Worst Crimes
Pre-trial hearings have begun in the International Criminal Court case investigating alleged crimes committed by Sudanese rebel leader, Bahr Idriss Abu Garda....
Climate JusticeDo too much = boycott at home. Do too little = boycott abroad
As the scientific community has united in its call for drastic action to reduce global warming, which is already claiming hundreds of...
Global JusticeCan Nukes Ever be Safe?
Academics often cite "security dilemma" explanations to demonstrate how nuclear proliferation spreads. When one country has it, others will follow suit in...
Senators Kerry and Graham Show Bipartisan Support for Climate Change
"We refuse to accept the argument that the United States cannot lead the world in addressing global climate change." This is the...
Peace & DisarmamentRice on the Right Track with U.S.-U.N. Relations
Yesterday the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Susan Rice, delivered a strong and promising speech on the U.S.'s position towards...
T. Friedman on Waxman-Markey Climate Bill: “let’s get it passed in the Senate and make it law.”
Thomas Friedman said of the Waxman-Markey Bill: "It stinks. It's a mess... Now let's get it passed in the Senate and make...
House Passes Key Climate Legislation!
On June 26, 2009, the House succeeded in passing the Waxman-Markey Bill, which takes important steps towards addressing climate change. The bill...
How to Deal with Moscow: Panel on Obama’s Upcoming Visit to Russia
The Hudson Institute hosted a panel on June 24th to discuss the stakes of Obama's planned visit to Russia in July. The...
Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq Speaks on Country’s Future
On June 10th, 2009, the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq, Dr. Rafe' Al-'Eissawi, in a discussion on...
Panel on Obama and the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine
On June 8th 2009, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a panel discussion on President Obama and the two-state solution...