Recent Chinese activities in the Arctic have raised alarm among U.S. policymakers, but America should focus on cooperating with China where possible in the Far North. Read more...

On June 30, members of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released their climate action plan. The American Security Project has long engaged with many of the issues mentioned.Read more...

On June 30th, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) hosted American Security Project (ASP) Consensus for American Security member Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF (Ret.) for a webinar discussion on the national security threats posed by climate change.Read more...

In a region where oil is king, solar power is emerging. Though several obstacles stand in the way of a renewable takeover in the Middle East, countries in the region are beginning to appreciate that investment in renewable energy may be the key to future prosperity. It is in the United States’ best interest to get involved in the region’s solar development now.Read more...

The Caribbean is being hammered by extreme weather. The region needs to build resilience - growing fossil fuel revenue could fund resilience.Read more...

ASP's Alex Hackbarth discusses Beijing's choice between clean and dirty growth with Vice Admiral Lee Gunn, USN (Ret.) and Taiya Smith. China's decision may well determine whether it is possible to keep global temperatures from rising more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels.Read more...

Climate change and COVID-19 are converging in Nigeria, preventing the country from either growing or importing enough food. Aid is necessary to mitigate food insecurity in the short term, but long-term solutions must emphasize climate resilience. Read more...

The president's June 9 memo envisions a fully deployable fleet of polar security icebreakers by FY2029. This has significant implications for geopolitics in the Far North.Read more...

AI is revolutionizing renewable energy supply and making energy markets more efficient. However, less attention has been focused on the climate security applications of AI. Fortunately, AI is perfectly suited to augment climate preparedness measures as well. AI offers four capabilities that can aid the adaptation process.Read more...

If a natural disaster strikes amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Americans might have to make difficult decisions on how to best protect themselves. Confronting COVID-19 and a natural disaster simultaneously will be a difficult trial, but there are important lessons to be learned.Read more...