The winner of the election will face challenges at the interface of science and diplomacy related to health, economic growth, and climate change and the environment that will play an ever-greater role.
As political upheaval and economic stagnation hobble national governments’ ability to plan for the future, leaders must look for innovative ways to develop and implement solutions to our global challenges.
By improving the coordination of international science efforts across federal agencies, the United States will effectively achieve both scientific and diplomatic objectives.
By framing water agreements in non-zero-sum terms and building trust over time, even countries in conflict can successfully manage shared water resources for mutual benefit.
Technical partnerships aimed at solving priority challenges will strengthen not only the U.S.-Yemen relationship but also regional relationships and will broaden these relationships beyond counterterrorism.
Despite long-standing political tensions, a government-to-government agreement on the environment can help preserve U.S. and Cuban biodiversity while encouraging positive dialogue on issues of mutual interest.
