Corporate America Steadily Steering Climate Solutions despite Congressional Stalemate
Ken Silverstein / Forbes
While science may be the motivating force behind climate activism, the movement will be likely led by major corporations that are attaching their brands and their revenues to environmental progress.
John Kerry cites big gaps in nuclear talks with Iran
George Jahn, Bradley Klapper / Associated Press
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says “very real gaps” persist between world powers and Iran over the contours of a nuclear agreement as a Sunday deadline for a deal approaches.
Proposal to Split California into 6 States Moves Forward
Katy Steinmetz / Time
Supporters of a long-shot measure that would split California into six states plan to submit 1.3 million signatures to election officials on July 15.
Iraq’s parliament breaks deadlock to elect new speaker
BBC
Iraq’s parliament has elected Salim al-Jabouri as speaker, breaking weeks of political deadlock amid a jihadist-led Sunni rebellion in the north and west.
Hundreds of Thousands Flee From Philippine Typhoon
Jim Gomez / ABC
About 300,000 people moved to safer ground from their homes in Sorsogon, Albay and four other provinces threatened by flooding, landslides and storm surges, many of them wary because of the widespread deaths and destruction wrought by Typhoon Haiyan in the country’s central region last November.
Jean-Claude Juncker confirmed as European commission president
Ian Traynor / The Guardian
Jean-Claude Juncker, the controversial choice to head the EU executive for the next five years, has been confirmed as next president of the European by a comfortable majority of MEPs in the new European parliament.
Iran sentences eight Facebook activists to total of 127 years in prison for ‘criticising government’
Kashmira Gander / The Independent
An Iranian court found them guilty of using the pages to spread anti-government propaganda, attempts to undermine national security, and insult Iran’s leaders.
89 Killed in Suicide Blast in East Afghanistan
Rahim Faiez / Associated Press
A suicide bomber blew up a car packed with explosives near a busy market and a mosque in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing 89 people and wounding more than 40 in one of the deadliest attacks since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion.
ASP Recent Reports
Fusion White Paper 2014 – 10 Year Plan for American Energy Security
ASP’s White Paper, “Fusion Power – A 10 Year Plan for American Energy Security” provides a detailed plan on how to accelerate the development of fusion power.
On Our Flashpoint Blog
International Tourism Stimulates Florida Economy
Thomas Campbell
After continued growth in the tourism industry over the last decade, Florida is now ranked below only New York in volume of international visitors per year, promising a bright future for the state’s economy.
GAO Report: DoD Can Do Better On Climate Change Adaptation
Colin Taylor
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released its report on climate change adaptation in the Department of Defense (DOD) succinctly titled “DoD Can Improve Infrastructure Planning and Processes to Better Account for Potential Impacts”.
Additional Resources on International Development
Maggie Feldman-Piltch
This list of additional resources on international development will be updated throughout the summer.
Event Review: HASC Hosts Hearing on Acquisition Reform
Victoria Burnside Clapp
On July 10th, the House Armed Services Committee held their latest in a series of hearings focused on acquisition reform.
Upcoming Events
INVITE – Iraq in Crisis: Recent Developments and Risk Management Strategy
July 16 @ 12:30 – 1:30PM
Join the American Security Project and Clements Worldwide on July 16th, as an expert panel will discuss the latest situation in Iraq, assess potential outcomes, and determine how individuals and businesses can effectively manage risk in the region moving forward.
What’s Next? Fostering the Next Generation of Energy Security Conference
September 30 @ 9:00AM – 4:30PM
The next steps in building a cleaner, more resilient energy system and economy will not be easy. The American Security Project intends to build on its years of research into energy security and climate policy by initiating a study into the next generation of energy policy. Join ASP and our panelists as we discuss the next generation of energy technology and climate policy.
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