Huge Hurdles to Nuclear and Energy Reform Huge Hurdles to Nuclear and Energy Reform
At the UN this week, Barack Obama told the world to stop complaining about US hegemony and start working with Washington on big global problems. He should take his own advice.
Sep 25, 2009 / Editorial / Barbara Crossette
At the UN, Obama Moves In At the UN, Obama Moves In
This week's UN General Assembly session will be memorable not so much for what is said by the lineup of world leaders as for the sustained involvement of one of them: Barack Obama.
Sep 22, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Upset at Unesco: Bulgaria Wins Top Job Upset at Unesco: Bulgaria Wins Top Job
In a surprise victory, Bulgarian diplomat Irina Bokova becomes the first female and first Eastern European head of Unesco.
Sep 22, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Factoring People Into Climate Change Factoring People Into Climate Change
More and more experts now say that climate change and population increase should be viewed together. Local politicians in developing countries often try to heat up the issue.
Sep 14, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Obama Unshackles Global AIDS Work Obama Unshackles Global AIDS Work
With the change in Pepfar guidelines, the Obama administration opens new opportunities to link AIDS work and family planning and strengthen health systems in developing countries.
Sep 1, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Abdullah Abdullah’s Unmentioned History Abdullah Abdullah’s Unmentioned History
Abdullah Abdullah exemplifies a political chameleon in a country tortured by wars and violence.
Aug 24, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Corrupt Democracy in India Corrupt Democracy in India
Despite vast advances in India's economy, human rights in one of the world's largest democracies remain a major issue. From abuses by police to political violence, India has a lon...
Aug 7, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Clinton Comes to India Clinton Comes to India
On her first trip to India, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton got some promises and some pushback on climate change and nuclear weapons.
Jul 21, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Ecuador President’s Bold Economic Plan Ecuador President’s Bold Economic Plan
Rafael Correa came to the United Nations this week armed with the usual anti-US rhetoric--but also with a plan for Latin American economic empowerment.
Jun 26, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Icons of the New Iran Icons of the New Iran
Neda Agha-Soltan has become a powerful and tragic icon of the new Iran--and an emblem of just how much women have lost in the thirty years of Islamic rule.
Jun 23, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette