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Arctic

What’s at Stake With Rising Competition in the Arctic?
A changing climate and growing competition for resources is raising tensions among Arctic nations.

In Brief by Brian L. Sittlow May 1, 2020

Climate Change

International Cooperation on Climate Change

Podcast

Conference Call with Andrew Revkin September 11, 2019 Academic and Higher Education Webinars

Arctic

Arctic Governance
As national governments, international institutions, and nonstate actors explore different approaches to Arctic governance, a cohesive approach is necessary to address the environmental, economic, sociocultural, and geopolitical challenges this region faces.

Report by Zhao Long November 29, 2018 International Institutions and Global Governance Program

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Japan

Japan’s Population Problem

Podcast
The United States’ alliance with Japan is the centerpiece of U.S. security in Asia, but new demographic challenges from within Japan raise concerns about the future of the region.

Podcast with Gabrielle Sierra, Zack Cooper, Motoko Rich and Sheila A. Smith July 22, 2021 Why It Matters

Middle East and North Africa

Miscalculating Tunisia
If Westerners are shocked at political developments in Tunisia, it’s because they described it as a straightforward success for too long. 

Article by Steven A. Cook July 27, 2021 Middle East Program

Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s Political Crisis Is Dooming Its COVID-19 Response

Article by Joshua Kurlantzick July 26, 2021 Asia Program