Are the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan making U.S. enemies weaker? Is there any hope for long-term peace in the Middle East? Was President Obama right to have the United States join the United Nations Human Rights Council? Should European governments do more to integrate immigrants? In this annual reader, CQ Researcher reporters offer students an in-depth look at sixteen of today′s most pressing issues, ranging from the developing world and human rights to climate change and terrorism. Each chapter identifies the key players, explores what′s at stake, and offers necessary background and analysis so students understand how past and current developments impact the future of each issue. Also included: * pron box that examines two competing sides of a single issue question; * detailed chronology; * annotated bibliography and Web resources; and * photos, charts, graphs and maps.