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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…
Europe and Eurasia
Europe
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Is U.S. Aid to Ukraine Too Little, Too Late?U.S. aid is critical not just for Ukraine, but for U.S. credibility in Russia and beyond.
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Organized crime fuels Mexico’s election violence, plus Europe’s Southern Cone cocaine pipelineOrganized crime’s hold on local governments fuels record election violence; Europe’s cocaine pipeline shifting to the Southern Cone.
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A Conversation With Christine LagardeEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses the state of the European economy, U.S.-EU economic cooperation, and the implications of international geopolitical conflicts on the global economy. This meeting is held in collaboration with the Peterson Institute for International Economics. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by the Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.
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Why Russia’s Election Matters to PutinThis month’s vote will be the first conducted while Russia is involved in a major war, and Vladimir Putin is counting on a strong show of national unity and highlighting support in occupied Ukraine.
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Screening and Discussion of "Putin vs The West: At War"Putin vs The West, a three-part series produced by Brook Lapping, tells the inside story of how the West has struggled to deal with Vladimir Putin, told by the presidents and prime ministers who worked and fought against the Russian leader. As we enter year three of the Russia-Ukraine war, CFR will be screening the first episode of Putin vs The West: At War, followed by a discussion on what to expect next.
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60th Munich Security Conference, African Union’s Conflict-Laden Agenda, Bellicose North Korea, and MoreWorld leaders gather for the sixtieth Munich Security Conference with growing concerns about a continued war in Ukraine and threats to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) cohesion; the African Union holds its annual summit as multiple crises mount, including armed conflict and democratic blacksliding; Kim Jong Un increases aggressive language and acts as North Korea prepares to celebrate the late father and leader Kim Jong Il’s birthday; and former Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is nominated to lead a coalition government as the new prime minister.
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The President’s Inbox Recap: Getting Russia RightThe early post-Cold War promise of a U.S.-Russia partnership never materialized.
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The President’s Inbox Recap: Europe’s Geoeconomic RevolutionEurope is following the lead of China and the United States in using economic tools for geopolitical purposes.
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Virtual Roundtable: Addressing Threats to Women Political LeadersRising threats and online abuse affect political officials at the highest levels in many countries; studies have documented that women politicians are disproportionately targeted. Sigrid Kaag, deputy…
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Why Is Italy Withdrawing From China’s Belt and Road Initiative?Italy’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative would reflect disappointment with the lack of economic benefits and a more fundamental strategic rethinking of China.
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For Europe, Time to Plan for a Post-Putin RussiaThe short-lived Wagner Group revolt highlighted for Europeans the fragility of Vladimir Putin’s regime and their own vulnerability to an unstable Russia.
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The Dangers of Democratic Backsliding in GeorgiaGeorgia was once a beacon of democracy in the South Caucasus, but today it is backsliding toward authoritarianism and headed back into Russia's sphere of influence.
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How Bad Is Ukraine’s Humanitarian Crisis a Year Later?A year after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine is suffering a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The outflow of millions of refugees has placed a strain on neighboring countries.
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Here’s How to Read Turkey’s Election Results—So FarTurkey’s presidential runoff election set for May 28 appears to favor longtime incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with little chance that he will ease up on his authoritarian ways.
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Women This Week: Gender Based-Violence Escalating in PeruWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 29 to May 5.