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Monica Araya

Writing for PS since 2014
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Monica Araya is founder and Executive Director of Nivela, leads the citizens group Costa Rica Limpia, and is Vice President of Costa Rica’s Electric Mobility Association.

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The Latest Climate Science Must Mobilize Us, not Paralyze Us
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The Latest Climate Science Must Mobilize Us, not Paralyze Us

Oct 8, 2018 Monica Araya & Carlos Manuel Rodríguez urge greater ambition by policymakers in response to the IPCC's dire new conclusions about global temperature.

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A World Without Exhaust Pipes
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A World Without Exhaust Pipes

Oct 9, 2017 Monica Araya calls on governments to strengthen incentives to complete the transition electric mobility.

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Citizens for a Clean Economy
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Citizens for a Clean Economy

Apr 10, 2015 Monica Araya urges governments to listen to their citizens when crafting environmental policy.

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The People’s Climate
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The People’s Climate

Sep 24, 2014 Monica Araya & Hans Verolme say that the People's Climate March was just the start of popular pressure on world leaders.

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The Decline and Fall of William Barr
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The Decline and Fall of William Barr

Kent Harrington thinks the US attorney general is committed to doing President Donald Trump's bidding, no matter what.

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The Coming Nuclear Crises
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The Coming Nuclear Crises

Richard N. Haass

We are entering a new and dangerous period in which nuclear competition or even use of nuclear weapons could again become the greatest threat to global stability. Less certain is whether today’s leaders are up to meeting this emerging challenge.

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Is Russia the Middle East’s New Hegemon?
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Is Russia the Middle East’s New Hegemon?

Shlomo Ben-Ami argues that the strength of the Kremlin's position in the region has been overestimated.

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What Really Happened in Bolivia?
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What Really Happened in Bolivia?

Jorge G. Castañeda

Events in the country remain exceptionally fluid following the ouster of President Evo Morales, who has been given political asylum in Mexico. Nonetheless, three preliminary conclusions can already be drawn.

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An Appeal for Sudan’s Future
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An Appeal for Sudan’s Future

Ibrahim Elbadawi & Jeffrey D. Sachs say timely international assistance can help the country to become a democratic role model for the region.

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Time for European Defense Autonomy
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Time for European Defense Autonomy

Noëlle Lenoir calls on EU leaders to stop dithering and get to work forming a common army and security strategy.

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Mind the Learning Gap
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Mind the Learning Gap

M Niaz Asadullah warns that increased enrollment rates for girls means little when educational outcomes remain poor.

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Germany Can Reduce Its External Surplus
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Germany Can Reduce Its External Surplus

Dalia Marin rebuts a government report that concluded earlier this year that no policy tools are available.

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