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What Just Happened: Trump’s Executive Actions on Environment and Implications for US Climate Security
New executive orders create U.S. and global security risks in the face of climate change, which the Trump administration and Congress would be wise to mitigate.
Crisis in Georgia: Why the Trump Administration Should Step In To Shore Up US Influence
The ruling party is cracking down on protests and aligning with Russia and China, even Iran, risking added instability in a fraught region.
Unpacking the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on AI Infrastructure
The Biden administration's latest executive order on AI aims to balance innovation with national security, economic competitiveness, and environmental sustainability.
What to Do If U.N. Climate Negotiations Fail to Phase Out Fossil Fuels?
Next year's COP must begin with steps towards a fossil fuel phaseout — with or without the fossil fuel industry's cooperation.
Under the Weather – The National Security Risks from Climate Change Could Go Well Beyond What the U.S. Government Thinks
Climate change may cause fundamental changes to the strategic environment that require shifts in U.S. policy.
Tracking COP28: Notable Moments and Key Themes
As COP28 begins, our tracker provides expert analysis, updates on conference debates, and the latest climate coverage.
Energy Security at the UN High-Level Week: More Heat Than Light
From an energy perspective, UNGA78 highlighted the mismatches between the nature of shared problems and the institutions to address them.
The U.S. National Ocean Climate Action Plan Must Prioritize Local Stakeholders and Ecosystem Protection
The U.S. can bolster ocean action in a manner that centers on justice for the communities that are most impacted by climate change.
Yellen’s Trip to Africa: A Chance to Reset US-Africa Relations
The Treasury secretary's visit could spur action on climate finance, inclusive global governance, and debt relief.
Tracking COP27: Notable Moments and Key Themes
As COP27 draws to a close, our tracker provides expert analysis and the latest climate coverage.
America’s Autocratic Persian Gulf ‘Partners’ Are Actually Liabilities
Support for leaders who remain in power only via repression and cooptation is a recipe for instability, not strategic success.
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…