national emergency

A catalog of articles analyzing the diplomatic, political, legal, security, and humanitarian consequences of the international climate crisis.

The president is wrong about what an invasion is—and what powers it triggers.

In all likelihood, Mexico, Canada, and China will continue to negotiate arrangements with the United States to address Trump’s concerns such that the tariffs may be lifted or…

An expert explainer on the Executive Order on the "Invasion" Executive Order and deployment of troops.

Analyzing legal and policy implications of President Trump using US military resources to support immigration enforcement at the border.

An expert explainer on the Executive Order Declaring National Emergency Southern Border and deployment of troops.

The effects of President Donald Trump's revocation of Biden's E.O. terminating sanctions against the ICC, and what comes next.

U.S. policymakers must recognize the critical security risks climate change poses, and make serious efforts to anticipate and mitigate them.

Evacuation is a key risk-reduction strategy. But it isn't always temporary. Yet governments usually don't account for longer-term scenarios.

As Maui heals from the fires, communities can lay the foundations for social and infrastructure resilience in the face of future disasters.

Climate change impacts like wildfires will affect readiness for the next war — from missed training exercises to drained resources.

Declaring a national climate emergency would convey a powerful signal from the White House about the urgency of the climate crisis —while also activating several legal authorities…