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International institutions, borders and events, and why they matter to a Pacific border region.
San Ysidro is widely described as the busiest land border crossing in the Western Hemisphere. A practical guide to its vehicle and pedestrian lanes, the documents travelers need and how to check waits.
APEC is a forum of 21 Pacific Rim economies that works by consensus rather than treaty. A look at its history, how it operates, what it produces and why trade-dependent places pay attention.
They share a city and a set of initials, but they do very different jobs. One judges countries, the other prosecutes individuals. Here is how the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court differ.
The WHO sets health standards, coordinates outbreak response and negotiates global agreements, but it has limited power over its members. A look at how it works, how it is funded and where the U.S. stands now.
The Constitution gives the Senate a special role in treaties, with a two-thirds threshold for approval. A walk through the process, the resolution of ratification and how treaties differ from other international agreements.
