UN Reform Proposals Gain Momentum as Veto Gridlock Reaches Breaking Point
The Security Council's inability to act on major crises is generating unprecedented pressure for institutional reform.
Japan's Remilitarization Is Proceeding Faster Than Public Debate Acknowledges
Japan's defense spending growth and capability acquisition represent a strategic transformation with regional implications.
Climate Displacement Is Becoming a Defining Migration Issue of Our Era
Rising seas, extreme heat, and drought are creating a new category of forced migrants that international law cannot adequately address.
Mexico's Security Crisis Is Having Direct Effects on US Border Communities
The escalation of cartel violence in northern Mexico is creating spillover effects that US border states cannot ignore.
Pacific Island Nations Face an Existential Threat From Rising Sea Levels
Climate change threatens the physical survival of entire nations, creating unprecedented diplomatic and legal challenges.