The G7 says they want to wean the world off climate-changing fuels. But not till 2100.
World Leaders Vow to Kick Their Fossil Fuel Addiction… After They’re Dead
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The Great Convergence with Iran
What the Iran deal means for Tehran’s nuclear program — and for the future of the Middle East.
Like Iran, South Africa Resists U.S. Nuclear Oversight
Like Iran, South Africa doesn’t like being told what to do with its nuclear material by the United States, a country rich in all things nuclear.
The Kremlin’s Kool-Aid
Washington is responsible for a plethora of global calamities. But Putin’s Russia isn’t offering an appealing alternative at all.
Obama’s Last National Security Strategy
Even a superpower can’t maintain dominance in every domain and also effectively address big-ticket items like climate change.
Why 2014 Wasn’t So Terrible
Three reasons to be (a little) cheerful about the state of the world last year.
Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice
The developed world has pledged $9.5 billion to help fight climate change. But it’s going to take hundreds of billions more.
U.S. Has Almost as Much to Lose as Iran if Nuclear Deal Isn’t Reached
With bated breath, we await the November 24 deadline for a nuclear deal with Iran.
The Dance of Superpowers
Can China and the United States pivot without crashing into each other?
The Big Chill: Tensions in the Arctic
As the climate warms and the ice melts, the Arctic could become the next great theater of global cooperation—or a battlefield.