The Climate Wars Are Already Here
In the Niger River Basin, climate change, an exploding population, and paltry infrastructure have formed a perfect storm for a new era of conflict. By David Michel and Ricky Passarelli: West Africa’s…
Eyes on Taiwan: A Post-Election Analysis for the Region and the World
…independent. China did not react to his statement during the election season on the ground that 1) he was speaking as a candidate and 2) any major reaction by China…
What’s in the News on Environmental Security?
Featured News Food Crisis Threat Lingers Post-Cyclone Idai It has been six weeks since the landfall of Cyclone Idai in Southeastern Africa and there is increasing concern over the short-…
Towards Multiple Security Councils
…parallel Councils will accumulate. These Councils can have stronger representational membership by including Member States willing to contribute new ideas and increased capacities. The establishment of the proposed new Councils…
Statement before the U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission
…create a new situation of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics], CPC News, January 5, 2020, https://theory.people.com.cn/n1/2020/0106/c40531-31535409.html. 14 Ibid. 15 Yuanzhe Ren, “掀开中国外事体制机制改革的新篇章” [Open a new chapter in the reform of…
Challenges to the Emerging Russia-Iran Partnership in Energy
…is also experiencing a severe energy crisis despite possessing the world’s second-largest gas reserves. This crisis has led to widespread disruptions across households, manufacturing and power plants. Last fall, there…
The Cholera Quandary
…at least 1,000 have died. Haiti lacked resources for basic infrastructure even prior to the earthquake; the cholera crisis is not only costing lives, but also diverting aid from “building…
The Security Situation in Syria: Implications for U.S. National Security and Policy Options
…the use of airstrikes and ballistic missiles against civilians and the alleged use of chemical weapons. Unfortunately, Syria’s crisis has now morphed into a sectarian civil war with significant spillover…