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Carl Bildt

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Carl Bildt is a former prime minister and foreign minister of Sweden.

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  1. The Way Forward in Syria
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    The Way Forward in Syria

    Dec 17, 2024 Carl Bildt urges all parties involved to support the political roadmap that the United Nations adopted in 2015.

  2. Putin’s March of Folly
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    Putin’s March of Folly

    Nov 20, 2024 Carl Bildt argues that Russia’s president has only his own poor decisions to blame for his country’s loss of status.

  3. An Israeli Victory May Not Bring Peace
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    An Israeli Victory May Not Bring Peace

    Oct 23, 2024 Carl Bildt sees the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War as a cautionary tale for the current conflict.

  4. Where Is the War in Ukraine Heading?
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    Where Is the War in Ukraine Heading?

    Sep 20, 2024 Carl Bildt argues that while neither side can attain victory, peace remains plausible if certain conditions are met.

  5. Territorial Integrity Means Everything
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    Territorial Integrity Means Everything

    Aug 19, 2024 Carl Bildt hopes Ukraine’s incursion into Russia will renew everyone’s appreciation for a foundational principle.

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    What Trump’s Return Means for Africa

    Adekeye Adebajo expects a continuation of America's longstanding attitude of benign neglect toward the continent.
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    The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

    Chelsea Hodgkins lambasts a corporate-led voluntary global standard that would harm communities and pose risks for automakers.
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    A Baseline Scenario for the Global Economy in 2025

    Mohamed A. El-Erian

    In 2024, global geopolitics and national politics have undergone considerable upheaval, and the world economy has both significant weaknesses, including Europe and China, and notable bright spots, especially the US. In the coming year, the range of possible outcomes will broaden further.

     offers his predictions for the new year while acknowledging that the range of possible outcomes is widening.
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    A New Deal for Developing Countries

    William Ruto explains what climate-vulnerable Africa will need to strengthen their resilience and sustain economic growth.
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    Good Growth Requires Getting Public-Private Partnerships Right

    Mariana Mazzucato worries that a recently unveiled industrial strategy is not structured properly.
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    American Idiots

    J. Bradford DeLong considers the implications of Donald Trump and friends' effort to orchestrate an unnecessary government shutdown.
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    Putin’s Setbacks Are Cold Comfort for Europe

    Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Russia's loss in Syria and Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House.
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    Gender Apartheid Is a Crime Against Humanity

    Gordon Brown urges global policymakers to address the Afghan regime’s egregious violations of women and girls' rights.
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    The US Economy’s Trust Deficit

    Michael Spence considers the causes and consequences of Americans’ declining faith in media and government.

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