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As the World Warms, Geopolitics Are Heating Up Too
Climate change will cause crises in developing nations that threaten the security of the wealthy world.
Threatening.
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As the global climate summit concludes at Glasgow, Scotland, the initial reactions will focus on the various national commitments made to reduce emissions — the key metric for preventing further temperature rises. But alongside environmental science and economic impact, leaders need to pay attention to the threat climate change poses to global peace and stability.
How will the world’s security situation change due to to the climate crisis, and can nations forge a collective response to prepare for it?