The Shrinking Aral Sea: A Cascading Environmental Disaster
There is now desert where much of the world’s fourth-largest lake used to be, and the economic, health, and environmental consequences for peoples living near the lake are enormous.
Climate Migration: Preparing for Waves of Global Displacement
Climate migration is already happening, and our global and domestic regimes fail to adapt at our shared peril.
Vietnam Needs NGOs and Youth to Meet Climate Change Challenges
By leveraging the unique strengths of NGOs and youth, Vietnam can create a more resilient and adaptive society, capable of addressing the multifaceted challenges of climate change.
Soy Prices Slip from Post-Pandemic Highs
While down from their post-pandemic highs, global soy prices are still beating a slow retreat to historical averages amid robust demand from China and inclement weather in major exporters.
A Neutral Ukraine Is Not the Answer
While the outcome of the Ukraine war remains largely unknowable, one thing that seems certain is that it’s unlikely to involve Ukrainian neutrality.
The Silk Road Reborn: Connecting South Caucasus and Central Asia
The list of fields of potential cooperation between the South Caucasus and Central Asia is endless; it’s time for this potential to be realized at the institutional level.
Bolivia Aims to Break into Rare Earths Market
Rare earth element mining may bring economic growth to Bolivia, but it’s highly unlikely to break the land-locked country out of its long-term dependence on primary exports.
The Race for Infrastructure Dominance Comes to Africa
Africa is the next market frontier for global infrastructure, and the task of building new bridges, roads, rail, and energy projects is increasingly falling to private players.
How the Russian Economy Survives Western Sanctions
Bolstered by illicit and licit trade flows, the Russian economy appears to be weathering the sanction storm amid the Ukraine war.
The Lobito Corridor: Washington’s Answer to Belt and Road in Africa
With the launch of the Lobito Corridor, Washington has made clear its intention to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Africa.