From Ukraine to Myanmar, Drone Warfare Marks a Paradigm Shift
The Myanmar civil war and Ukraine war are serving as laboratories for the testing and development of drone warfare.
Cloud Seeding and the Water Wars of Tomorrow
Cloud seeding is increasingly looked to as a mitigation tool for the worst effects of the climate crisis. But as rain becomes scarcer, the technique risks fomenting conflict between states competing for the same clouds.
Climate Migration: Preparing for Waves of Global Displacement
Climate migration is already happening, and our global and domestic regimes fail to adapt at our shared peril.
Beyond Borders: Applying Modern Conflict Laws as Framework for Outer Space Governance
The modern laws of armed conflict (LOAC) offer a valuable blueprint for developing a robust legal framework for governing activities in outer space.
Drone Swarms: An Asymmetric Game-Changer?
Drone swarms have made the jump from tactical hypothetical to military reality, and warfare will never be the same.
What Drives US Opposition to the Law of the Sea Treaty?
Exploring the reasons why Washington remains on the outside looking in on one of the United Nation’s most successful global standards.
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems: A Gamechanger Demanding Regulation
The risks surrounding Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) demand swift and comprehensive regulation.
BRI, PGII, and Global Gateway: Infrastructure Development Goes Global
Will capital-starved developing nations be the ultimate winner amid an overhaul of China’s Belt and Road and new Western forays into global infrastructure development?
Soy Prices Slip from Post-Pandemic Highs
While down from their post-pandemic highs, global soy prices are still beating a slow retreat to historical averages amid robust demand from China and inclement weather in major exporters.
From Crossbows to Nuclear Weapons: Arms Control in an Imperfect World
History shows that effective arms control grows out of practicality, patience, and diplomacy – not blanket bans that ignore the very real security demands of states.