Lauren Herzer Risi

Jul 17, 2024 | wilsoncenter.org | Lauren Herzer Risi

Anyone who has been tracking the last few years of NATO Summit Communiques will not be surprised to see that this year's declaration emphasizes climate and energy security. The declaration reaffirms NATO's commitment to becoming the leading international organization in understanding and adapting to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather on security. NATO’s focus on climate change didn’t happen overnight.

Jul 1, 2024 | shorturl.at | Lauren Herzer Risi

When senior officials from 32 countries meet in Washington, DC next week for the NATO Summit, deterrence and defense, as well as Ukraine and global partnerships, are at the top of the agenda.

Jul 1, 2024 | newsecuritybeat.org | Lauren Herzer Risi

When senior officials from 32 countries meet in Washington, DC next week for the NATO Summit, deterrence and defense, as well as Ukraine and global partnerships, are at the top of the agenda.

May 16, 2024 | newsecuritybeat.org | Lauren Herzer Risi

A new report by the US Intelligence Community highlights what the world stands to lose if it fails to cooperate on global health. The National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) “Dynamics Shaping Global Health Security In the Next Decade” outlines the dire effects of climate change, changing demographics, and the erosion of trust in institutions on global health security.

Jul 18, 2023 | newsecuritybeat.org | Lauren Herzer Risi |Claire Doyle

Examining China’s Impact on Mining in Africa: Critiques and Credible Responses By Lauren Herzer Risi & Claire Doyle The increased demand for minerals driven by the renewable energy transition has put China’s involvement in mining activities in Africa in the spotlight.