Trump Pulls Out of the Paris Agreement
What does Trump’s pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement mean for the fight against global warming?
UN Sounds Alarm over Somalia Drought
Drought and food insecurity have created a humanitarian crisis in Somalia, leading to an uptick in piracy in the Gulf of Aden among other destabilizing developments.
President Trump Foreign Policy Checklist
Donald Trump’s stunning win is expected to bring big changes to US foreign policy. Here’s what we can expect.
US Election 2016: Renewables & Climate Change
Divergent views on climate change won’t just impact US policy on the international stage; they also have the power to make or break the US fossil fuel and renewables industries.
Remember Paris: Current Oil Prices Create a Rare Opportunity
In a period where energy supply exceeds demand, consumers should take advantage of the situation and enforce new policies that sanction excessive emissions and reward emission efficiency.
Vanishing Island Nations: The Case for the Maldives
The fate of island nations like the Maldives is beyond their control. Instead it’s up to the developed world to take action on climate change.
Something for Everyone in COP21, But Is It Enough?
Somewhere between the media triumph and private cynicism lies the truth about COP 21.
COP 21: There Is a Way to Beat Climate Change
It is time to talk about carbon pricing and carbon capture.
Backgrounder: Paris COP 21 Climate Change Conference
This year’s meeting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change has the most positive momentum behind it since Copenhagen – but is the hope warranted?
Conflict Monitor: The Middle East
Several global and regional trends are contributing to increased instability in the Middle East. This report explores what’s driving the conflict and where the next fault lines will emerge.