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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…
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February 1, 2016
Labor and Employment
No Helping Hand: Federal Worker-Retraining Policy
A decade ago the United States had the lowest share of long-term unemployed workers among developed nations. But today U.S. long-term unemployment levels are nearly as high as those in Europe, despite stronger overall U.S. economic performance. This Progress Report and Scorecard demonstrates that U.S. federal employment and training programs that assist job seekers do little to help the long-term unemployed prepare for different careers.
April 19, 2023
Climate Change
Climate Security and Instability in the Bay of Bengal Region
The countries on the Bay of Bengal already face some of the world’s most severe natural disasters, and climate change will likely make things worse. Sarang Shidore argues the United States should partner with regional organizations to increase mititagion efforts.
November 22, 2016
Cybersecurity
Creating a Federally Sponsored Cyber Insurance Program
The U.S. federal government has long debated using insurance as a tool to create incentives for better cybersecurity in the private sector, and has tried to prod the insurance industry to offer cyber…
February 23, 2018
Cybersecurity
Increasing International Cooperation in Cybersecurity and Adapting Cyber Norms
Without increased cooperation, the global digital economy is vulnerable to catastrophic cyberattack.
December 1, 2022
Climate Change
How Will Global Health Survive Climate Change?
Climate change has the potential to become the most significant threat to public health in the coming decades. Dr. Colin Carlson argues that new initiatives, including greater adaptation financing an…