A melting Arctic is a more accessible Arctic—we are already seeing renewed great power competition in the region, as well as greater opportunities for natural resource exploration.Read more...

This report explores the Haqqani Network and offers policy recommendations to consider as American forces withdraw from Afghanistan.Read more...

While China has reduced its carbon intensity, a measure of emissions per unit of GDP, net carbon emissions have continued to rise. To avoid a 1.5° C increase in global temperatures, China must reduce emissions.Read more...

Despite efforts to grow the share of its power generated by renewable energy sources, China is moving too slowly to meet global emissions targets aimed at slowing climate change.Read more...

This report explores how development finance can be a soft power tool, its relationship to national security, Chinese investment in Africa, and why the U.S. model for development finance is superior to the Chinese model.Read more...

China’s leadership faces a difficult quandary: how to balance economic growth and reductions in carbon emissions. Decisions may well determine whether it is possible to keep global temperatures from rising more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels.Read more...

America’s focus on counterterrorism operations has allowed its capabilities in the field of electronic warfare to atrophy. In the face the increased threat posed by Russia, the United States must focus on improving its electronic warfare capabilities.Read more...

This report examines the U.S.’ current strategy on sanctions. Past strategies have shown that broad sanctions fail to accomplish their goals.Read more...

Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has struggled to establish a credible, effective message suitable for competing in modern times. This paper discusses the problems in America's current message and recommends behaviors to improve its credibility overseas.Read more...

The U.S. military is considering investments into micro nuclear power plants to enhance energy security and energy resilience.Read more...