Mon, Jun 14, 2021
Financing the future: Measuring and reporting climate-related risks
Financial regulatory institutions around the world are exploring initiatives to expand the mandatory-disclosure framework to provide meaningful perspective on exposures to climate-related risks. However, the stakes here are high. Mismeasurement can lead to material adverse consequences for economic activity. As a result, any changes will require very careful analysis.
Issue Brief by Barbara C. Matthews
Mon, Jun 14, 2021
What choices remain for the United States in Syria?
In a new issue brief Nate Rosenblatt and Jomana Qaddour describe the challenges the United States faces in Syria, including Russia’s attempt to expand the UN Strategic Framework as well the struggle to keep the UN humanitarian border crossings open in northern Syria.
In-Depth Research & Reports by Nate Rosenblatt and Jomana Qaddour
Fri, Jun 11, 2021
The case for a Comprehensive Approach 2.0: How NATO can combat Chinese and Russian political warfare
Kathleen J. McInnis and Clementine G. Starling outline how NATO’s Comprehensive Approach program can serve as a model to counter political warfare at the strategic level.
In-Depth Research & Reports by Kathleen J. McInnis, Clementine G. Starling
Fri, Jun 11, 2021
When sanctions violate human rights
Do sanctions violate human rights? Castellum.AI has developed a methodology to determine whether, and how, sanctions from particular countries violate human rights, designating Russia, Pakistan, and Turkey in that order as the biggest violators.
Report by Peter Piatetsky and Julian Vasilkoski
Thu, Jun 10, 2021
Shifting gears: Geopolitics of the global energy transition
A peak in global oil demand would have significant geopolitical and geoeconomic consequences for oil-producing and importing states alike. And while oil resources have afforded leverage to producing nations, many of these countries have not diversified their economies and remain highly dependent on oil revenue for economic and national stability.
Report by Robert J. Johnston
Tue, Jun 8, 2021
Transformative priorities for national defense
Today, the United States faces multi-theater and multi-domain challenges different from any presented since World War II—and, in fact, ever. This report addresses these pivotal challenges by advancing key transformative priorities for an effective US national defense strategy, both in the “American theater” at home and in the forward theaters abroad.
Report by Franklin D. Kramer and Lt. Col. Matthew R. Crouch
Tue, Jun 8, 2021
From the G7 to a D-10: Strengthening democratic cooperation for today’s challenges
With the rules-based democratic order under threat, leading democracies need to develop common strategic approaches that pool their collective influence to confront today’s challenges.
Report by Ash Jain, Matthew Kroenig
Fri, Jun 4, 2021
Syrian lives in peril: The fight to preserve Syria’s last humanitarian border crossing
A new Atlantic Council report, “Syrian Lives in Peril: The Fight to Preserve Syria’s Last Humanitarian Border Crossing,” places humanitarian considerations at the forefront of the cross-border debate. In addition to examining the devastating impacts of losing Bab al-Hawa, this report explores the limitations of cross-line operations (from government-held areas of Syria to areas outside of its control), which are presented as feasible alternatives.
Issue Brief by Salman Husain, Yasmine Chawaf
Thu, May 27, 2021
Enhancing US-Japan cooperation on global supply chains
Mounting US-China tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to growing calls in the United States and among its allies and partners, including Japan, to address the vulnerabilities in global supply chains critical to national security and economic competitiveness.
In-Depth Research & Reports by Miyeon Oh, James Hildebrand
Wed, May 26, 2021
Combatting corruption in the Northern Triangle: Prioritizing a whole-of-society approach
Public corruption and weak rule of law are arguably the most persistent and long-standing challenges for strengthening democratic institutions and sustaining inclusive economic development in the Northern Triangle. Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador have grappled with widespread corruption that has fueled mistrust in political and wealthy elites, eroded democratic norms, exacerbated poverty, widened social inequality, and contributed to the conditions that force migrants to leave their homes.
Issue Brief by María Fernanda Bozmoski, Carlos Hernández, Roberto Rubio and Domingo Sadurní
Tue, May 25, 2021
Preparing for decarbonization: Reforming US power markets for the energy transition
Deficiencies in the US power sector, paired with the increasing intermittency of renewables on the grid, pose challenges to meeting heightened clean electricity goals. In this report, GEC senior fellow Ben Hertz-Shargel evaluates the policy, market, and technological challenges and opportunities for power sector decarbonization.
In-Depth Research & Reports by Ben Hertz-Shargel
Tue, May 25, 2021
Conclusion, appendices, and acknowledgements
An in depth report produced by the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies, making recommendations to maintain economic and national security and new approaches to develop and deploy critical technologies.
In-Depth Research & Reports by The GeoTech Center
Tue, May 25, 2021
Future of work
An in depth report produced by the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies, making recommendations to maintain economic and national security and new approaches to develop and deploy critical technologies.
In-Depth Research & Reports by The GeoTech Center
Tue, May 25, 2021
Assured space operations for public benefit
An in depth report produced by the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies, making recommendations to maintain economic and national security and new approaches to develop and deploy critical technologies.
In-Depth Research & Reports by The GeoTech Center
Tue, May 25, 2021
Continuous global health protection and global wellness
An in depth report produced by the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies, making recommendations to maintain economic and national security and new approaches to develop and deploy critical technologies.
In-Depth Research & Reports by The GeoTech Center
Tue, May 25, 2021
Assured supply chains and system resiliency
An in depth report produced by the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies, making recommendations to maintain economic and national security and new approaches to develop and deploy critical technologies.
In-Depth Research & Reports by The GeoTech Center
Tue, May 25, 2021
Enhanced trust and confidence in the digital economy
An in depth report produced by the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies, making recommendations to maintain economic and national security and new approaches to develop and deploy critical technologies.
In-Depth Research & Reports by The GeoTech Center
Tue, May 25, 2021
Secure data and communications
An in depth report produced by the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies, making recommendations to maintain economic and national security and new approaches to develop and deploy critical technologies.
In-Depth Research & Reports
Tue, May 25, 2021
Global science and technology leadership
An in depth report produced by the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies, making recommendations to maintain economic and national security and new approaches to develop and deploy critical technologies.
In-Depth Research & Reports by The GeoTech Center
Tue, May 25, 2021
Report of the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data
An in depth report produced by the Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies, making recommendations to maintain economic and national security and new approaches to develop and deploy critical technologies.
In-Depth Research & Reports by The GeoTech Center