Monthly Archives: February 2017

Revised Trump administration statements indicate possible policy change on climate change
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Revised Trump administration statements indicate possible policy change on climate change

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Regardless of past indications, the Trump administration’s stance toward the Paris Climate Agreement appears to have shifted following an open letter from several of the country’s largest companies and wealthiest investors. This shift potentially indicates an inclination by the Trump administration to acquiesce to pressure from corporate interests. In light of this, it can be stated with moderate confidence that President Donald Trump will not remove America from the Paris Climate Agreement in 2018. Continue reading →

Civil war highly likely in the Central African Republic despite UN active peacekeeping
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Civil war highly likely in the Central African Republic despite UN active peacekeeping

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The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, the African Union, and the European Union’s French Mission have all participated in efforts to prevent armed conflict between Muslim and Christian rebel groups in the Central African Republic. However, it can be stated with high confidence that a civil war will flare up in the country in 2017. Continue reading →