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A military police officer walks near a destroyed gate in Tyndall Air Force Base, in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael on October 12, 2018. Rubble from the gate covers the floor. The two guard booths on either side of the former gate appear damaged, but are still standing.

Climate Change, National Security, & the New Commander-in-Chief

What are the president’s authorities as commander-in-chief to “combat” the national security threats posed by the climate crisis?
A sign warning people about Covid-19 is surrounded by flames and smoke during the Hennessey fire near Lake Berryessa in Napa, California on August 18, 2020.

An Age of Actorless Threats: Rethinking National Security in Light of COVID and Climate

Climate change and the COVID pandemic are highlighting key weaknesses in U.S. national security strategy and policy.
People gather on the airport runway in Funafuti, Tuvalu runway on November 25, 2019. Their reflections and the sky can be seen in the standing water nearby.

An Australian Model to Address Climate-Related Displacement: How to Flatten the Curve

Disasters don’t just destroy homes, businesses, and livelihoods. They can create significant economic and social disruption, which affects long-term prosperity, stability, and…
Teenagers and students take part in a climate protest outside the White House in Washington on September 13, 2019. A sign reads, “I’d like to grow up, please.”

Climate Change Denialism Poses a National Security Threat

We need innovative legal and policy solutions to tackle the “super wicked” problems caused by climate change. Here are three interrelated climate-security questions that are…
Floating Icebergs in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Iceland

Climate Change: Our Greatest National Security Threat?

Climate change is a grave national security threat. But there are reasons to hope that we may yet be able to address climate security, including through innovative legal solutions.
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