Global Commons Commentary

The World America Didn't Make

The issue is not that America is losing its grip on the global liberal order. The issue is that there was never a global liberal order to begin with.

Overhauling the Central Banks

Inflation targeting helped cause—and intensify—the global financial crisis. What we can do about it.

American Interests in Antarctica

Antartica is currently a model of international cooperation. It may not remain so for long.

The End of the Nuclear Renaissance

Nuclear power is out. Solar power is in. What it means for politics in 2012.

Why Canada Kissed Kyoto Good-bye

Realism drove Canada to shed the handcuffs of the Kyoto Protocol.

Durban and the Climate-Change Conundrum

A consensus on climate-change policy would benefit everyone. So why is it so hard to reach?

The Dirty Secret of U.S.-European Relations

Europeans are increasingly dependent on America for defense planning. How long can such an uneven and unstable partnership last?

A Dead End

Copenhagen won’t work. Obama should focus instead on working with the top twenty emitters.

Sins of Emission

If Obama wants a deal at Copenhagen, he needs to focus on Europe—not just China.

A Green Diplomat

If Obama wants an international climate-change deal, he’ll have to convince China to accept one as well. Is he experienced enough to convince Beijing to join him?

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May 26, 2012