Policy Papers - July 13, 2007

Food Security: Vulnerability Despite Abundance

The world has made significant progress against food insecurity over the past thirty-five years, thanks to investments in agricultural productivity, infrastructure, health, education, and food-related social programs.  

Policy Papers - June 13, 2007

Population Trends: Humanity in Transition

The rapid growth of population is perhaps the major demographic force challenging human well-being, development, the environment, and international relations and security.

Policy Papers - May 14, 2007

Energy Security: Investment or Insecurity

The world is facing twin energy-related threats: that of not having adequate and secure supplies of energy at affordable prices and that of environmental harm caused by consuming too much of it.