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A War in Venezuela Would Not Solve Latin America’s Drug and Dictator Problems

The Trump administration appears ready for war to remove Maduro, but supporters ignore the steep costs and potential damage to U.S. regional
November 14, 2025
Benjamin N. Gedan
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Africa in China’s Future Energy Security

China’s energy insecurity drives it toward Africa’s vast fossil and renewable resources, offering opportunity, but only if Africa ensures local benefit.
November 13, 2025
Hafed Al Ghwell
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Khamenei’s Eclipse: Absolute Rule Crumbles into Paralysis and Infighting in Iran

The leader’s eclipse has left Iran without a functioning helm and caused stasis across all sectors even as the country faces unprecedented
November 12, 2025
Anonymous
Commentary

From Baku to Belém: Making Climate Mobility Central to COP30

At COP30, global leaders have the chance to redefine protection for climate migration.
November 10, 2025
Justin Snyder
Commentary

Caspian Sea Decline Harms Iran and Raises Regional Tensions

The Caspian coast of Iran is at a turning point, where environmental deterioration, economic losses, and geopolitical tensions collide.
November 7, 2025
Umud Shokri
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Toward a Multipolar Energy Future? Europe and Latin America’s Strategic Cooperation

Europe and Latin America are seizing climate leadership, forging new alliances on clean energy and critical minerals as U.S. influence and interest
November 7, 2025
Anders Beal
Commentary

The Bridgetown Initiative at COP30

As COP30 begins in Belém, Brazil, the Bridgetown Initiative offers a blueprint — not just for islands, but for the global community’s
November 7, 2025
Beatriz García Nice
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COP30: A Discordant World Stress Tests Collective Climate Action

COP30 will be the world’s first severe audit of collective climate action and its capacity to deliver long-delayed interventions.
November 7, 2025
Hafed Al Ghwell
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Nuclear Energy Challenges in Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Transition

Exploring challenges in deploying nuclear energy in Southeast Asia.
November 6, 2025
Christina McAllister
Commentary

The Global Energy Transition Is About Securing the Future, Not Managing Decline

The energy transition must prioritize expanding access for 750 million people without electricity, not just reducing fossil fuel consumption.
November 3, 2025
Lauren Herzer Risi
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A Turning Point for Gulf Security?

Exploring Israel’s Doha strike and its strategic aftershocks in the GCC.
November 3, 2025
Francesco Salesio Schiavi
Commentary

US President’s Overtures to Kim Jong Un Expectedly Fall Short

The U.S. president’s outreach to Kim was a commendable effort, but it is unsurprising he returned home without a meeting.
November 3, 2025
Rachel Minyoung Lee
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