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December 15, 2020

United States
The Challenge of Hurricane Response Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, U.S. struggles to manage a record-breaking hurricane season were exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. Intensifying storms reveal faults in infrastructure and disaster response that experts sa…

In Brief by Shivani Persaud

January 15, 2021

Transition 2021
How Can Corporate Leaders Do More to Defend Democracy?

In the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, corporate leaders have taken a strong stand for democratic institutions. How does this fit into trends of corporate activism, and what comes next?

In Brief by David J. Scheffer International Institutions and Global Governance Program

January 21, 2021

Transition 2021
The Biden-Harris Inauguration: A Tense Tableau

The inauguration of President Joe Biden was unlike any U.S. power transition in modern times, providing stark imagery of a country at a crossroads.  

In Brief by Jonathan Masters

April 15, 2021

Climate Change
Biden’s Earth Day Summit: What to Expect

President Biden hopes to show that the United States is ready to be a leader again in combating climate change.

In Brief by Lindsay Maizland

May 18, 2021

Climate Change
Why Climate Finance Is Critical for Accelerating Global Action

To combat climate change, governments and institutions should increase their funding to poorer nations to pay for adaptation and mitigation measures.

In Brief by Alice C. Hill and Madeline Babin Energy Security and Climate Change Program