Berhanu Anteneh

Not biographical but some words about what I believe in. I am just an individual who (a) strongly cares about justice to the citizens of the world; (b) appreciates that the common good among humans is much larger than our differences and if handled wisely our differences are assets to us all; and seeks to raise awareness and promote collegiality through political consciousness. Politics is the key in society that if well understood and applied appropriately, would promote cohesiveness among the people and propel development in the best interest of all. Without exception, the value of peace is much more than the cost of war.

China says it has completed its giant ‘green belt’ project to halt desertification (Anders Lorenzen)

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According to Chinese state media, a 46-year project to cover China’s largest desert with trees as part of a campaign to halt desertification and curb sandstorms has been completed. The ‘green belt’ covers a staggering 3,000 km around the Taklamakan desert in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, where workers planted the final 100 metres of trees …

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Anticipating Trump’s Foreign Policy (Joseph S. Nye, Jr.)

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Even if predictions based on campaign statements and cabinet appointments leave us uncertain about how Donald Trump will approach big foreign-policy issues, we can still situate his worldview in a longer-running US tradition. After all, he is hardly the first politician to proclaim “America First.” CAMBRIDGE – Prediction is always difficult, but doubly so in …

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The Fall and Rise of American Democracy (Daron Acemoglu)

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Over time, as American democracy has increasingly fallen short of delivering on its core promises, the Democratic Party has contributed to the problem by catering to a narrow, privileged elite. To restore its own prospects and America’s signature form of governance, it must return to its working-class roots. BOSTON – It should not have come …

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The Eight Headwinds Threatening Global Growth in 2025 (Dambisa Moyo)

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As geopolitical tensions spike and the global economy continues to fracture, several powerful forces and trends threaten to impede GDP growth, leading to social and political instability. Policymakers and investors will need to adjust to an era of heightened uncertainty and increasing fragmentation. NEW York – As we enter the second quarter of the twenty-first century, …

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Wargamers Search for Answers (Jacquelyn Schneider)

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Hoover fellow Jacquelyn Schneider leads research into “might have been” clashes—and wars yet to come. Jonathan Movroydis: Let’s begin with this: what is a wargame, and what does it ask of its players? Jacquelyn Schneider: Well, you actually asked the most complicated question. As somebody who uses or designs them and has worked on creating wargames as …

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Defense Against the AI Dark Arts: Threat Assessment and Coalition Defense ( Philip Zelikow, Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar , Eric Schmidt , Jason Matheny)

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The United States must now start working very hard with allies to secure democratic advantage in the domain of frontier AI. We suggest how to manage the convergence of three great vectors: private sector–led innovation, emerging threats, and international efforts. The United States must now start working very hard with allies to secure democratic advantage in …

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What is Happening in Syria: Rebels on the March (David Leonhardt)

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The Syrian Civil War is a long-running tragedy. Since 2011, more than 500,000 Syrians have died, including more than 200,000 civilians, according to human rights experts. Millions more Syrians have fled their homes. The flood of refugees into Europe has been large enough to help destabilize politics in France, Germany, Italy and elsewhere. Until recently, …

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