For Global South governments to treat the United States as a credible partner in their economic development plans, U.S. policymakers must tackle the macroeconomic and structural constraints that kneecap the overall goals of sustainable development.

By promoting transparent water use reporting, policymakers can advance insights into the scale and scope of data center-induced water risks and help develop timely interventions. 

The U.S. economy faces systemic risks from climate change. Susan Crawford and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) reveal how insurance, mortgages, and municipal bonds are under threat—and what must change.

The world is being defined by global value chains, fierce competition, and limited public resources. Must the United States compete in all areas and domains?

To address the deepening climate crisis, climate activism is employing a wider variety of tactics and aiming at a broader set of goals. In response, the movement faces stronger repression and civic backlash against climate action.

In an interview, Yezid Sayigh discusses how military-managed projects in Egypt can advance environmental objectives.