Climate Governance Assessment in the MENA: Methodology Given this analysis's focus on the efficacy of governance in creating climate adaptation strategies, this methodology evaluates countries on two axes: (1) sound climate policies; and (2) good governance practices. CLIMATE STRATEGY: In terms of sound climate policy, our analysis draws on the following documents to establish criteria for assessing climate governance: the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report, the World Bank's ...

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The Indian American community has grown to over 5.2 million, making it the second-largest immigrant group in the U.S. and a significant political force due to demographic growth and professional success [4] - In the 2024 elections, Indian Americans are notably influenced by the candidacy of Kamala Harris, the first major candidate of Indian heritage for the presidency [4] - Despite a historical preference for the Democratic Party, there is a modest increase in support for Republican candidate Donald Trump among Indian Americans, particularly among younger men [6][7] Summary by Sections Survey Overview - The 2024 Indian American Attitudes Survey (IAAS) was conducted with 714 Indian American citizens from September 18 to October 15, 2024, with a margin of error of +/- 3.7 percent [19][20] Party Identification and Political Ideology - 47% of Indian Americans identify as Democrats, down from 56% in 2020, while 21% identify as Republicans and 26% as independents [23][27] - 55% of respondents place themselves on the left side of the ideological spectrum, with 15% identifying as extremely liberal [30][31] Voting Behavior - 60% of Indian American citizens plan to vote for Kamala Harris, while 31% intend to vote for Donald Trump [34][39] - There is a notable gender gap, with 67% of Indian American women supporting Harris compared to 53% of men [48] Evaluation of Political Leadership - 36% of respondents strongly approve of President Biden's performance, with approval rates varying significantly by party affiliation [64] - The survey utilized a feeling thermometer to gauge favorability towards various political figures, including Biden, Harris, and Trump [67]

OCTOBER 2024 Trade Intervention for Freer Trade Michael Pettis and Erica Hogan Trade Intervention for Freer Trade Michael Pettis and Erica Hogan © 2024 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. All rights reserved. Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any me ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry discussed Core Insights - Ethiopia and Sudan experienced significant democratic openings in 2018 and 2019, respectively, which presented opportunities for U.S. support for democratization, but ultimately failed to lead to democratic consolidation and descended into civil wars [5][9] - The U.S. government missed opportunities to support peaceful democratic change and exacerbated conflict drivers through exclusionary and short-sighted policies [5][9] - The report emphasizes the need for the U.S. to better seize opportunities for democracy, aligning policies with high-level commitments and recognizing the role of emerging powers [5][10] Summary by Sections Introduction - The U.S. faces challenges in supporting democratic openings in fragile and conflict-affected states, particularly in the context of a global democratic recession and competing interests [8] Four Key Lessons - The report outlines four key lessons for U.S. policymakers: align policy with high-level commitment, factor in the role of emerging powers, recognize underlying structural factors, and prioritize inclusivity [10][11] Ethiopia - Ethiopia's democratic opening was marked by significant reforms under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, but internal political fragmentation and external influences complicated the transition [33][39] - The U.S. response to Ethiopia's opening was characterized by a lack of high-level commitment and insufficient resources, leading to missed opportunities for supporting democratization [50][52] Sudan - Sudan's democratic opening faced similar challenges, with the U.S. failing to adequately engage with emerging powers and misreading the political landscape, which contributed to the eventual coup [10][21] - The report highlights the importance of recognizing structural factors and the need for inclusive policies to support democratic transitions in both countries [25][30] Conclusion - The report concludes that the U.S. must learn from these cases to improve its approach to supporting democratic openings in the future, emphasizing the importance of commitment, inclusivity, and understanding local contexts [5][10]

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