Council of Councils
Think Global Health
Online Store
Introduction
Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
38 Results for:
Filters
April 11, 2012
South China Sea
Armed Clash in the South China Sea
In April 2015, the author wrote an update to this memo to reflect recent developments in the South China Sea. Read the update. Introduction The risk of conflict in the South China Sea is signif…
September 11, 2017
Israel
Israel and Hezbollah: Deterrence and the Threat of Miscalculation
Neither Israel nor Hezbollah may want to return to war, but the risk of conflict is real—especially in Syria. The Trump administration can take action to prevent unintended escalation.
September 6, 2012
Venezuela
Political Unrest in Venezuela
In March 2015, the author wrote an update to this memo to reflect recent developments in Venezuela. Read the update. Introduction In the coming months, Venezuela could experience significant po…
June 4, 2020
North Korea
Renewed Crisis on the Korean Peninsula
A renewed crisis on the Korean Peninsula could arise in the next twelve months. The United States should revamp UN sanctions and revitalize multilateral diplomacy in opposition to North Korea's nucle…
July 28, 2015
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
A Violent Uprising in the West Bank
Introduction There is growing risk of a violent uprising in the West Bank that could be costly to Israelis and Palestinians and harmful to U.S. interests. Violence could be ignited in various ways…
