What would it take for the U.S. political system to make a serious effort to confront climate change?

What are the risks of inaction when it comes to climate change?

How have new media technologies heralded a revolution in the way we think and act?

In the wake of potential scandals and major missteps, how long will it be before Germany’s new president resigns?

Is United Nations peacekeeping fading away as a result of budget cuts — or are we just settling into a new normal?