China and the United States, the world’s two largest consumers and producers of energy, agree that the December climate change summit in Copenhagen should produce a comprehensive agreement. In Beijing, President Obama and Chinese President Hu also discuss nuclear nonproliferation and human rights. More...
A November 16 report by the International Atomic Energy Agency shows that Iran has violated its commitments to the international community regarding its nuclear activities. The State Department says it continues to hope that Iran will accept an IAEA uranium-enrichment deal. More...
The November 16–18 World Summit on Food Security offers a chance to broaden the international coalition working to promote greater food security for the more than 1 billion chronically hungry people who are now at risk worldwide. More...
To overcome a legacy of suspicion and mistrust, the United States should inaugurate a process of long-term, patient engagement with Iran on a wide range of issues, according to a distinguished panel of scholars and diplomats appearing on Capitol Hill November 4. More...
The U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research launched in 2006 has expanded to six partner countries, plus a broader network of advocates from some 18 Middle Eastern and North African countries who share ideas through the partnership’s Web site, blog and social network. More...