There was a time when you could have energy policy conversations without addressing climate change. However, over the course of the last few years, this has changed, and now it is rare to discuss energy policy without acknowledging the impact that greenhouse gas emissions...

On January 28, President Obama will address Congress and the nation with his assessment of the country’s current economic, social, national security, and political well-being.  The speech will undoubtedly include at least a few moments of reflection on the...

Climate change has been a central issue for the Obama administration since assuming office in 2009. Framing the issue of climate as a moral obligation to future generations, the administration committed to...

In Critical Questions 2013 CSIS's world class experts give their take on what they see as the most pressing challenges facing the world in 2013. Transitions in U.S. defense policy, regional flashpoints, and global-scale...

The QDDR included three relevant sections on energy and climate change, each of which elevates the importance of the energy and climate agenda in U.S. foreign and development policy. The first is the consolidation of economic growth, energy, and environmental issues under...

This new report examines the politics of climate change in Asia, the region’s response to natural disasters, and the implications for the future geometry of Asia’s institutions and U.S. policy in the region.