Climate Change
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The Egypt Climate Summit: Four Key Questions to Help Frame COP27
Substantive progress must be made at COP27 to keep climate momentum alive.
The Mining Gap: Critical Minerals and Geopolitical Competition
This week, world leaders are gathering in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt for COP27, the 27th annual United Nations conference on climate change. This year’s conference carries with it…
Climate Change Diplomacy Has an Authoritarianism Problem
"[T]he ultimate goal of international climate negotiations is to provide current and future generations with the opportunity to live safe, healthy, prosperous, and dignified lives.…
Why the US Still Can’t Have It All: Biden’s National Security Strategy
The administration risks leaving the US overcommitted and overextended during a period of substantial shifts in the global balance of power.
Tracking UNGA 77: Notable Moments and Key Themes
During the next two weeks, Just Security will highlight expert analysis and issues relating to the 77th United Nations General Assembly.
Long-Term International Climate Assistance to Pakistan is a Hard Sell, but Necessary. Here’s Why.
In addition to the human toll in one of the world’s most vulnerable States, climate change also poses a stability threat.
Amid Devastating Floods, Pakistan’s Leaders Must Learn from the Past to Avoid Future Mistakes
The government needs a thoughtful, inclusive, and holistic plan to address what has become an annual cycle of heat, drought, and monsoon rain.
Declaring a Climate Emergency Won’t Save the Planet — Energy Security Could
The Biden administration should shift messaging on climate change by sharpening the focus on economic gains and national security.
The Tenth NPT Revcon: What’s at Stake for the Global Nuclear Order
The nonproliferation regime is on shaky ground. Experts say this year's delayed review conference offers a chance to shore it up.
Greenhouse Gaslighting: Deceptive Moderation and West Virginia v. EPA
"Big federal legislation like the Clean Air Act ... [is] the direct and fundamental product of American democracy. Unlike the major questions doctrine."
Climate Security, Energy Security, and the Russia-Ukraine War
Shifting away from fossil fuels from Russia and other petrostrates "offers a rare geopolitical 'win-win'" on climate and energy security.
With West Africa and Priority Countries Set, Potentially Game-Changing Global Fragility Act Still Faces Hurdles
Congress and the Biden administration still must move on funding and authorities to jump start the already delayed 10-year program.