The Russian Paradox at the Heart of U.S.-Vietnam Relations

While Vietnam aligns itself with the U.S. in opposition to China, it has continued its historically deep relations with Russia.

China and the US: a Renewable Energy Battle in the Global South

The strategic advantage China will gain from renewables has thus far been mitigated by the prominent role the United States has played on the world stage. Looking forward, however, it may not be enough.

Perspective: Enabling Factors for Achieving U.S. Army Microgrid Goals

The U.S. Army has more than 130 installations worldwide and has a stated goal of operating a microgrid on all Army installations by 2035. With only 25 microgrid projects scoped and planned through 2024, the speed and intensity of microgrid research, deployment, and funding are critical for achieving microgrid goals and energy resilience.


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Perspective – Enabling Factors for Achieving U.S. Army Microgrid Goals

The U.S. Army has more than 130 installations worldwide and has a stated goal of operating a microgrid on all Army installations by 2035. With only...

Department of Defense Climate & Energy Security Investments

Farm Bill 2023: Will There Be An Agrarian Revolution?

The 2023 Farm Bill stands poised to redefine the fabric of the U.S.’s farmlands, foodscape, and their relationship with the natural environment. It...

ASP in the News: Climate Security Director Jessica Yllemo on the America Adapts Podcast

From natural disasters to terrorism, Yllemo gave several examples of how climate is impacting military readiness and the security environment abroad.

Chinese textile manufacturing plant

To Hold China Accountable, Washington is Cracking Down on Temu

In a conversation with CCP officials on Friday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that U.S. legislation regarding China is

DoD Climate Resilience Workshop 2023

Sponsored by OSD EI&E, the workshop provided key insight into DoD’s climate resilience efforts.

Department of Defense Climate & Energy Security Investments

The Short Sightedness of Anti-EV NDAA Amendments

The electrification of defense vehicles means more than financial savings or emissions reductions—it means increased readiness and lethality.

Why has the Ukrainian Counter Offensive Progressed so Slowly?

The beginning of the Russia-Ukraine War in February 2022 very quickly revealed the power of quality over quantity.

Climate Change and China’s International Image

The U.S.’s climate envoy, John Kerry, visited China last week, emphasizing that climate change is a “universal threat” and that U.S.-China climate ...

Research and Programming

Climate Security

Through research and public engagements, ASP is fostering dialogue and building consensus on the national security impacts of climate change.

Nuclear Security

The spread of nuclear weapons and increasing numbers of nuclear forces worldwide represents the greatest danger to mankind.

Energy Security

ASP's energy security research covers the spectrum of energy sources, from nuclear, wind, and solar, to fusion and other innovative technologies.