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To achieve net-zero emissions goals, the world needs an estimated two to three times the amount of electricity generation in 2050 that we have today. So says Conleigh Byers, Environmental Fellow at the Harvard University Center for the…

Last week, the internet dodged a major nation-state attack that would have had catastrophic cybersecurity repercussions worldwide. It’s a catastrophe that didn’t happen, so it won’t get much attention—but it should. There’s an important…

The paper argues for putting aside the old rentier state paradigm that has long dominated Gulf literature, considering the emergence of both the Gulf Moment and the United Arab Emirates Momentum (henceforth UAE Momentum).…

To mark the occasion of the 75th anniversary of NATO, we are sharing this extract from Sten Rynning’s new book, NATO: From Cold War to Ukraine, a History of the World’s Most Powerful Alliance. NATO’s vision of…

“From day one, President Biden and Vice President Harris have put climate change at the core of not just their foreign policy agenda, but also their economic competitiveness agenda,” said Sarah Ladislaw, Special Assistant to the…

Avoiding A Protracted Conflict: The Biden Administration should push the Ukrainians towards a negotiated settlement to avoid a prolonged conflict in Ukraine and mitigate further casualties and devastation. Acknowledging the grim reality…

Note: First and foremost we recognize that Putin’s war is decimating Ukraine’s people, culture, and natural heritage. This article is not to place the Arctic region ahead of Ukraine in any manner. Rather, it is an additive piece of the…

One of the multiple factors that propelled the then relatively unknown apparatchik Vladimir Putin to the pinnacle of power in Russia in late 1999/early 2000, was his ability to convince many members of the Russian elite and the public…

Vladimir Putin says has no intention of attacking any Nato members. Visiting an airbase in Torzhok, on the road between Moscow and St Petersburg, the Russian president told a group of pilots he didn’t plan to spark a war with any…

 BACKGROUNDOver the previous three weeks, participants in this forum have explored the Russian Arctic as a place of cultural importance for many Indigenous people, significant biodiversity, and commercially valuable resources from fish…

Fisheries ManagementAs a result of rising sea and air temperatures and declining sea ice coverage, profound changes are underway in the distribution and behavior of many Arctic species, including some commercially valued fish and marine…

OverviewRussia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine illuminated the long profound shadow of nuclear weapons over international security. Russia’s nuclear threats have rightfully garnered significant attention because of the unfathomable lethality…

 About the Study GroupOver the course of five sessions, this study group, led by Dr. Gloria Ayee, is exploring the pivotal moment experienced by the African continent. With youthful populations, abundant resources, and growing economic…

We have heard much about the puzzle that US economic performance under President Joe Biden has been much stronger than voters perceive it to be.  But the current episode is just one instance of a bigger historical puzzle:  the US economy…

Under President Joe Biden, the US economy has performed much better than virtually anyone predicted. And yet voters seem not to realize it – an apparent puzzle that has been much discussed lately.In fact, this disconnect between popular…

The rapid collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early this morning touched off a frantic search for survivors—and gave Americans a frightening reminder of the fragility of the many systems that allow us to go about our…

Since December, my colleagues at Russia Matters and I have been monitoring1 how Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and its commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi have sparred over who should assume prime responsibility for the plan to…

Policy Stage and the Green Energy ChallengeIndia’s twenty-nine states and seven union territories vary significantly in population, urbanization, economics, natural resources, and regulatory environments. A complex federal political…

This year’s record-setting delays in ice road openings in the Northwest Territories and abrupt closures in Manitoba and Ontario that impacted dozens of Indigenous communities offer a preview of the turmoil coming by 2050 when the…

On March 13, President Vladimir Putin granted an interview, in which he again delved into the conditions under which he says he would initiate the use of nuclear weapons. His remarks were so ambiguous that it caused mainstream Western…

With Donald Trump leading in many of the polls for the upcoming US presidential election, his comments about global security and foreign policy have to be taken seriously. In February, Trump flippantly remarked that he would…

By now, quite a variety of explanations have been offered for the puzzle that the unusually good state of the US economy has not been reflected in public opinion surveys, and especially not in polls regarding President Joe Biden’s bid…

The Biden administration has faced relentless criticism for its failure to halt Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza. U.S. President Joe Biden and his aides are reportedly alarmed by the mounting death toll (now exceeding 30,000 people)…

Enhanced Ukrainian Defense and Offensive Capability: The Biden Administration can broaden Ukraine’s military arsenal to drastically improve its defensive operations and offensive capabilities to reclaim territories. In doing so, the U.S.…

Secure Vital Financial Support for Ukraine: By seizing Russian assets, Ukraine can receive direct financial aid for its immediate military needs and longer-term reconstruction needs, circumventing the need for political approval in the…

During the Cold War, proposals that the United States adopt a more modest or restrained foreign policy never attracted much support within the foreign-policy establishment. To be sure, prominent realists such as Hans Morgenthau, George…

The United States first deployed nuclear weapons in Europe in September 1954. Over time, thousands were sent to a series of bases to offset the vast conventional advantage of Red Army and Warsaw Pact forces, and deter their use against…

Africa is home to approximately 1.4 billion people, about 16 percent of the world’s population, yet its continental share in global trade remains below 3 percent according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). This suboptimal proportion…

“The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is the single largest non-tax investment in the Inflation Reduction Act, which itself is the largest investment in climate in the history of this country,” said Jahi Wise about the little-known program…

IntroductionThe Arctic is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the globe. Various feedback mechanisms are accelerating climate change in the High North, yet uncertainties about these processes hinder our ability to…

Cambridge, MA – The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany Janis as Associate Director of the Center’s Environment and Natural Resources Program…

If forced to choose one word to describe the tenor and tone of the recent commission report on America’s Strategic Posture, "panic" would certainly be appropriate. The report articulates the daunting challenges of the strategic…

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. A decade ago, social media was celebrated for sparking democratic uprisings in the Arab world and beyond. Now front pages are splashed with stories of social platforms’ role in misinformation, business…

2024-03-12What are the drivers of citizens’ support for electoral gender quotas in transitioning and authoritarian states? Despite extensive research examining public support for women in politics in democracies, we know little about how…

Jan 14, 2024The U.S. position in the global value chain puts it at a disadvantage, and Washington's confrontational policies are making things worse.

Moscow said the pope’s comment was ‘quite understandable’ while NATO said ‘it’s not the time to talk about surrender’.The Kremlin has said Pope Francis’s call for talks to end the war in Ukraine was “quite understandable”, while NATO’s…

2024-03-13Dozens of in-depth interviews in Lebanon after its civil war show how wartime displacement transformed localities in ways that transcend religious identity. With more than 80,000 people displaced from southern Lebanon because…

2024-02-02From the annexation of the Philippines in 1898, to looming confrontation with Iran today, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on U.S. leadership, vested military interests, and unintended military entanglements.

Mar 15, 2024Europe after the Russo-Ukrainian War must develop a new security structure to defend against any Russian aggression. The safest option is a non-offensive, confidence-building defense. This option includes proposals such as…

Mar 11, 2024Christopher Darnton responds to Rachel Metz's Winter 2022/23 article, "The Cult of the Persuasive: Why U.S. Security Assistance Fails."

Mar 14, 2024The non-Soviet members of the Warsaw Pact contributed to the end of the Cold War along with the superpowers. These Eastern European states recognized that their relationship with the Soviet Union would impede their success in…

The Swedish flag was raised for the first time over NATO headquarters in Brussels Monday ahead of the formal ceremony welcoming the Nordic country as the 32nd member of the alliance. At a news conference immediately after, Swedish…

Thu., Mar. 28, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Rubenstein Building - David T.…

2024-03-07Tarek Masoud, who questioned Iriqat’s views of Oct. 7 and how a two-state solution could be achieved during the event, said in an interview later on Thursday that he was “reasonably confident and hopeful” the discussion was an…

Within hours of officially joining the alliance this week, Swedish soldiers joined the other new NATO member, Finland, in the Nordic component of the largest NATO exercises since the Cold War ended. Called Nordic Response, the…

Dr. Einat Wilf is a leading thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010 to 2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential…

Mon., Apr. 22, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:15pm Rubenstein Building - David T.…

Sweden has officially joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality amid soaring concerns about Russian aggression in Europe following the invasion of Ukraine. “Unity and solidarity will be Sweden’s guiding lights as a…

Mon., Apr. 15, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:15pm Rubenstein Building - David T.…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their COVID-19 isolation guidance, revising the minimum 5-day isolation period plus added precautions for those that are infected with the virus. Now, the guidance for those…