The Strait of Hormuz crisis reveals much about global supply fragility.
Chokepoints and Chains
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Energy
The Expansion of the Donroe Doctrine
Trump is attempting to synthesize the dying Oil Revolution with the ascendant Mineral Revolution.
Venezuela and the Trump Administration’s “Hemisphere First” Agenda
Oil is part of the reason Trump invaded Venezuela. But the bigger reason is classic imperial power politics.
The Clock Is Ticking: Invest in the Planet, Not the Pentagon
At the 10 year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, U.S. climate commitments are being swallowed up by military spending.
We Need a Global Movement to Unrig the System Exploiting Indonesian Nickel Workers
Labor activist Raraa Rahmawati argues that the hazards in her country’s nickel industry are part of the broader problem of a global economy rigged to favor the wealthy.
COP30 Was Underwhelming, But a Path Away from Fossil Fuels Already Exists
Existing plans to triple renewable energy, double efficiency, and slash methane — coupled with real regulations like the EU’s — offer a way forward.
Reimagining Engagement with China over Investments in Global South
Mapping communities facing Chinese businesses and banks
Can the G20 Do More Than Serve Markets and Investors?
As world leaders gather for a tense G20 summit in South Africa, leaders should use this rare multilateral space to advance a more equitable and sustainable global economy.
The Climate’s Emergency Brake
Slashing methane emissions now could slow the runaway train of global warming long enough to get our act together. But only if we act.
Can Ordinary People Rewrite the U.S.-China Relationship?
The U.S.-China relationship is based on overconsumption and military rivalry — with a growing ecological cost. It doesn’t have to be.