Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has given the world a visceral reminder of the value of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). But it’s easy to forget just how close America recently came to quitting the alliance—and how uncertain the future of U.S. participation will remain. In a recent op-ed, Scott Anderson argues that Congress should take appropriate steps to make it difficult for future presidents to pull the United States out of NATO over the objections of Congress and the public.
The rise in popularity and growth of the crypto ecosystem has caught the attention of the White House, which released President Biden’s new executive order, “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets.” Aaron Klein outlines the major takeaways from the order and what it signals for the future of digital currency and assets.
By 2050, sub-Saharan Africa could have the highest number of internal climate migrants—an estimated 86 million. To combat the crisis, Simeon K. Ehui and Kanta Kumari Rigaud urge African policymakers to work on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and moving their economies toward green and resilient pathways.
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