The Islamic State Wants the West to Over-React and Hasten Apocalypse

Islamic State strategy shifts from territorial control territory to random attacks, drawing over-reaction and recruits
David C. Rapoport
December 8, 2015

COP21: China Prepares to Act on Climate Change

China, no longer balking on steps to stem climate change, leads emerging economies on reducing emissions
Isabel Hilton
December 1, 2015

However Welcome, Overdue US Climate Plan Falls Short

Centre for Science and Environment in India blasts the US action plan on climate change as business as usual
Sunita Narain and Chandra Bhushan
October 29, 2015

Pacific Trade Deal Needs to Harmonize With Sustainable Development Goals

Transpacific Partnership boosts UN Sustainable Development Goals in some ways and undermines them in others
Shuaihua Wallace Cheng
October 22, 2015

Live Longer, Consume Less: Recipe for Slow Growth

Longer life expectancy, uncertainty, environmental awareness are among five behaviors that reduce consumer spending
Joergen Oerstroem Moeller
October 20, 2015

UN Development Goals Ignore Population Growth

UN sustainability goals should not overlook population growth centered in the poor, least developed countries
Joseph Chamie
September 22, 2015