The rise of China is precipitating a power transition in East Asia. China has become the top trading partner of almost every country in the region. Its military power is increasing to match that of t…

This page is part of the Global Governance Monitor. Scope of the Challenge Climate change is one of the most significant threats facing the world today. According to the American Meteorological…

Overview Deforestation is a major man-made source of greenhouse gas emissions, and is especially significant in countries with large tropical forests, including Brazil and Indonesia as well as cou…

Overview Most discussions about using international institutions to address climate change focus narrowly on the work of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. However, many ot…

UN Women has the potential to make serious progress on gender equality and equity—but the U.S. government needs to help make this a reality.