Climate change has been described as a “threat multiplier,” as opposed to a direct, causal source of societal conflicts, civil war, or terrorism. Nevertheless, armed groups will capitalize on fluctuations caused by extreme climate events and ensuing vulnerabilities to further their goals, writes Ibrahim al-Marashi.

The matter of freedom of expression polarizes Mexican society. For some, beginning with the President, one now breathes an air of freedom without compare. And, of course, there is no doubt that President López Obrador employs and exploits his pulpit fully and freely. For others, however, the way that the President leads is nothing other than by the permanent intimidation of those whom he terms “adversaries,” writes Dr. Luis Rubio

How much is justice worth? My large extended African American family is about to find out, writes Judy Belk

Regardless of what shape new digital platform policies ultimately take, America must rise to the challenge and be a leader among the world’s democracies on this issue. Re-examining why it matters is worthwhile, writes Tim Ridout.

On June 6, Peruvians went to the polls to choose between two candidates who represented extreme positions in the country’s second-round presidential runoff. This polarizing choice—between the potentially authoritarian right and an empowered, socialist left led one analyst consulted for this piece to refer to the options as being akin to the “the precipice and the abyss,” writes Jane S. Jaquette and Dr. Abraham F. Lowenthal

There is more continuity between the Biden and Trump policies towards China than meets the eye. In fact, there is more continuity than change, writes Joshua Kirschenbaum.

Pacific Council Director Teddy Schwarzman in conversation with author and journalist Tara Kangarlou about her recently released book, “The Heartbeat of Iran”.

As the United States catches up with internal vaccination goals, continued aggressive production and distribution by the United States of vaccines throughout the Western Hemisphere is the next logical public health action, writes Samuel Stratton.

With the rising tide of anti-Asian hate crimes, Asian American Olympians, Paralympians, and professional athletes are speaking out about racist violence, writes Christine Kim.

As Iran’s role in Afghanistan’s future appears uncertain, it is up to diplomacy and para-diplomacy to address this handicap—but without Qatar on its side, Tehran’s efforts to gain a foothold in Afghanistan could be shunned by regional and international actors, writes Banafsheh Keynoush.