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With only a short time left before President Obama arrives to hash out major differences between developed and developing countries, the prospects for a climate change deal in Copenhagen look increasingly bleak.
With leaders from around the world attending the international climate meetings in Copenhagen next week, including high-level involvement from the two largest emitters—China and the United States—there is renewed hope that some kind of agreement can be reached.
As director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency for 12 years, Mohamed ElBaradei has significantly raised the profile of the agency, but he has also regularly stepped beyond his mandate. His successor, Yukiya Amano can learn from ElBaradei's experience.
As the United States unveils a new Afghanistan strategy and announces an increase in troop levels, the prospects for finishing the job and ending the conflict still remain unclear.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Washington will be the first state visit since President Obama came into office, demonstrating the importance the Obama administration places on constructive bilateral relations between the two nations.
War, terrorism, a deepening secessionist movement, and interconnected economic and demographic trends threaten to overwhelm the Yemeni government, provide a breeding ground for terrorists, and destabilize the region.
As President Obama leaves on a nine-day tour of Asia, he will express U.S. policy priorities and focus on tackling bigger, long-term issues including the economic recovery, nonproliferation, and climate change.
President Obama’s trip to Asia will signal renewed U.S. commitment to this vitally important region. Perhaps the most important stop will be in China, where Obama will seek to ease lingering strategic distrust and discuss key issues of trade, climate change, and security.
The Taliban are mostly local, accepted by the Afghan population. Most are basically farmers. They know what they stand for, and they view the foreigners as a threat to their families and their values.
The treaty calling for a global ban on nuclear tests was rejected by the United States Senate ten years ago. Ratifying the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) now will provide greater leverage over states of concern and enhance international peace and security.