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Without the US and China’s Cooperation, Climate Catastrophe Is Inevitable Without the US and China’s Cooperation, Climate Catastrophe Is Inevitable
What if the two countries moved beyond simply talking and started working together to champion the radical lowering of global carbon emissions?
Nov 29, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
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Biden and Xi Skirt the Abyss Biden and Xi Skirt the Abyss
But Taiwan remains a major military flashpoint.
Nov 17, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
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Could the Fight Over Taiwan Trigger Nuclear War? Could the Fight Over Taiwan Trigger Nuclear War?
Ukraine isn’t the only place on the planet where a nuclear conflagration could erupt in the near future.
Oct 13, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
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The War in Ukraine Is at a Decisive Turning Point The War in Ukraine Is at a Decisive Turning Point
Can nuclear escalation be averted?
Sep 27, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
![Taiwan Strait Helicopter](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/taiwan-strait-helicopter-img.jpg)
Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Launched a New Era of Military Competition With China Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Launched a New Era of Military Competition With China
The House speaker created a new chasm in the US-China relationship. Now Biden must make sure it doesn’t lead to war.
Aug 10, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
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Pelosi’s Taiwan Gambit Pelosi’s Taiwan Gambit
The House speaker’s proposed visit adds to mounting tensions between the US and China.
Aug 1, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
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Biden’s Misguided International Crusade Biden’s Misguided International Crusade
The president is promoting alliances abroad while neglecting crises at home.
Jul 28, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
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Down With Petroleum Tyranny—or We Can Expect the Worst Down With Petroleum Tyranny—or We Can Expect the Worst
Overcoming a global phalanx of oil-industry defenders will require far more political muscle than the environmental camp has yet been able to muster.
Jul 27, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
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Biden’s NATO Summit Divides the World Into Hostile Camps Biden’s NATO Summit Divides the World Into Hostile Camps
With the home front fatigued, the alliance expands in Europe and campaigns to curb China’s rise.
Jul 7, 2022 / Michael T. Klare
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President Biden’s Trip to Asia President Biden’s Trip to Asia
Dividing the world into rival blocs, the Cold War way.
May 30, 2022 / Michael T. Klare