Climate Change in the Middle East
Rene Zou
Rising global temperatures will bring major economic and political changes to the Middle East
Environment
Climate Change in the Middle East
Vietnam’s Social Media Shaping New Environmentalism
James Borton
Informed activists help improve public involvement in policy planning
Trump Pulls Out of the Paris Agreement
Rene Zou
What does Trump’s pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement mean for the fight against global warming?
Backgrounder: China’s Renewables Industry
Rene Zou
Examining China’s path to becoming a world leader in renewables.
UN Sounds Alarm over Somalia Drought
Geopolitical Monitor
Drought and food insecurity have created a humanitarian crisis in Somalia, leading to an uptick in piracy in the Gulf of Aden among other destabilizing developments.
What Can Africa’s CDC Learn from the Zika and Ebola Epidemics?
Scott N. Romaniuk, Emeka T. Njoku, & Emmanuel K. Mpinga
There are several conclusions that can be drawn from the global health response to the Zika and Ebola epidemics.
Science Offers Peace-building Mechanism in South China Sea Dispute
James Borton & John W. McManus
Is science diplomacy the answer to the South China Sea dispute?
Water Conflict: The Mekong River and China’s Water Diplomacy
Geopolitical Monitor
Upstream dams and climate change are increasing the odds of a water conflict along the Mekong River, and this is one case where China holds all the cards.
Indus Waters Treaty: Hope Despite Rising Tensions
Bilal Hussain
A water conflict is brewing among riparian states on the Indus Basin. But hope remains that these states can come together on their shared interests.
Interview: Rudo Sanyanga on Ethiopia Grand Renaissance Dam, Water Conflicts
Geopolitical Monitor
Geopoliticalmonitor.com sits down with Rudo Sanyanga of the International Rivers Africa Program to discuss the geopolitical impact of Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam and other water conflicts on the continent.
