As the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region warms, the glacial water that feeds five of the world’s largest rivers will decrease, leaving downstream countries desperate for water—potentially desperate enough to go to war.Read more...

Latin America highlights how threats to women's physical, economic, and educational autonomy impact countries' political stability. Read more...

The presence of a global pandemic and record-low oil prices are threatening the existence of fossil fuel subsidies. The effects on the climate, and security, could be profound. Read more...

Despite a challenging implementation during a pandemic, USMCA's impact on economic security, energy security, and diplomatic security will benefit trilateral relations in the coming years.Read more...

A new flood risk model produced by the First Street Foundation found that millions of more homes are serious flood risks than previous Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) models suggest, calling into question the accuracy of FEMA’s flood maps.Read more...

Latin America and the U.S. have economic and immigration interests affected by COVID-19. Addressing these concerns requires urgent regional collaboration.Read more...

Despite being the only country that is capable of leading a global response against COVID-19, the United States has not felt the need to do so.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...

How America chooses to respond to protesters will characterize its credibility and shape the potential of its soft power in the years to come.Read more...