The foundations of U.S. defense strategy, policy, and budgets are in reasonably good shape as the country aspires to a period of what Ronald Reagan called “peace through strength”—a goal that President Trump has endorsed.
However, considering the newfound coordination and cooperation among U.S. adversaries, as well as challenges to the U.S. defense industrial base revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war against Ukraine, some changes will be needed. Michael E. O’Hanlon outlines five ways to strengthen American defense policy.
Three years into the Russia-Ukraine war. In order for President Trump to successfully broker an end to the war, the main negotiating will have to take place between the Ukrainians and Russians—with Europe involved—writes Steven Pifer.
Prospects for climate adaptation finance for Africa. “African countries should see adaptation not as a sunk cost but as an economic opportunity.” In their contribution to this year’s Foresight Africa report, Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez and Jamal Saghir discuss what is needed for the continent to address the immense challenges posed by climate change.
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