If Biden genuinely believes climate change is an “existential threat,” he must stop the slide toward a new cold war with China.
The U.S. and China Should Anchor an ‘Alliance for Survival’
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Commentaries
The Pitfalls of a ‘National Security’ Approach to Climate
As we saw in Texas, climate change is a major security risk. But it’s not the kind the military is well equipped to handle.
Biden’s Reckless Syria Bombing Is Not the Diplomacy He Promised
Why hasn’t the Biden administration just done what it said it would do: Rejoin the Iran nuclear deal and de-escalate conflicts?
Review: One in a Billion
A new book looks at how one man has navigated China’s turbulent modern history.
Returning to the Paris Agreement Is Just the Beginning
The U.S. is officially back in the Paris Climate Agreement. But Biden must do much, much more than restore the status quo under Obama.
Could Biden’s Climate Policy Invite More Militarism?
Climate change poses an existential threat. That doesn’t mean we should further empower an already bloated Pentagon.
Biden Must Keep His Promise and Rejoin the Iran Deal — Before It’s Too Late
Biden is now insisting on new concessions from Iran before rejoining the Iran deal. That’s a huge mistake.
Ten Steps Biden Can Take Toward Peace
Joe Biden’s foreign policy cabinet runs from establishment to hawkish. Here’s where pressure could make a big difference.
The Case for a New Approach to North Korea
Taking even small steps toward ending the 70-year-old Korean War would be a welcome change from the hostility and denial of past administrations.
Guatemala’s Land Defenders Are Still Their Own Best Defense
Rising corruption in Guatemala threatens landmark legal victories by Indigenous activists defending their land from mining.