Latin America and the Western Hemisphere, Energy and Environment Sebastián Reyes, Managing Editor Latin America and the Western Hemisphere, Energy and Environment Sebastián Reyes, Managing Editor

The Champions and Laggards in the Latin American Battle Against Climate Change: Part II

To understand the dynamics of climate change, a challenge that knows no borders, it is important to look at the countries that are championing matters of climate action, and the ones that are falling behind.

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Latin America and the Western Hemisphere, Energy and Environment Sebastián Reyes, Managing Editor Latin America and the Western Hemisphere, Energy and Environment Sebastián Reyes, Managing Editor

The Champions and Laggards in the Latin American Battle Against Climate Change: Part I

To understand the dynamics of climate change, a challenge that knows no borders, it is important to look at the countries that are championing matters of climate action, and the ones that are falling behind.

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East Asia, Russia and the Post-Soviet Space, Security Wei (Josh) Luo, Senior Staff Writer East Asia, Russia and the Post-Soviet Space, Security Wei (Josh) Luo, Senior Staff Writer

China’s Diplomatic Dilemma amid the Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated Beijing's strategic environment, negatively impacted its geo-economic goals, and violated Beijing's long-held diplomatic principles. Washington should therefore take advantage of this opportunity by driving a wedge between Russia and China through re-engaging Beijing.

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Latin America and the Western Hemisphere, International Economics Sebastián Reyes, Managing Editor Latin America and the Western Hemisphere, International Economics Sebastián Reyes, Managing Editor

Financial Crises in Argentina analyzed through Collective Guilt

By analyzing issues and conflict through the lens of collective guilt, remembering the impacts of globalization and interconnectivity, it is possible to identify the factors that cause or aggravate a certain situation, and therefore create comprehensive and sustainable solutions.

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Russia and the Post-Soviet Space, Security Andrey Grashkin, Contributing Writer Russia and the Post-Soviet Space, Security Andrey Grashkin, Contributing Writer

Putin’s Miscalculated Machinations Serve Beijing’s Interests

The Kremlin’s military aggression in Ukraine is a tragic confluence of imperial ambition, deception and civilian casualty. However, it is also a poor signal to Russia’s senior partner – China – to stay away from the country’s Far East. As a former KGB operative, Vladimir Putin understands that maintaining the cohesiveness of such a naturally rich, diverse and vast Russia in the 21st century may come at a cost, again.

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Europe, Middle East and North Africa, International Law and Organizations, Human Rights Penny Kapusuzoğlu, Contributing Writer Europe, Middle East and North Africa, International Law and Organizations, Human Rights Penny Kapusuzoğlu, Contributing Writer

A Year in Review: The Consequences of Turkey’s Withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention

The fallout in the year following Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has resulted in increased violence, a spike in femicide cases, and public calls for change.

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Middle East and North Africa, Security Cyrus Moghadam, Staff Writer Middle East and North Africa, Security Cyrus Moghadam, Staff Writer

Reconciliation Between Baghdad and Erbil is Key to Iraqi Counterterrorism Efforts

The Islamic State is using the disputed territories as a launching pad to attack security forces and Iraqi civilians. The Kurdish Regional Government and the Iraqi central government must solve their differences vis-a-vis the disputed territories in order to effectively combat and eradicate the Islamic State.

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The Siege of El Estor: Resistance to the Continuation of an Extractive and Repressive Neoliberal Status Quo in Guatemala

First-hand reporting and analysis of the Maya Q’eqchi’ resistance movement against multinational corporate exploitation and in defense of land, nature, and the inalienable right to exist.

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