South Africa’s Ukraine stance, the Inflation Reduction Act’s oil and gas provisions, and how to boost U.S. labor force participation.
| The climate bill’s oil and gas provisions are a worthwhile tradeoff The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would be a landmark piece of climate legislation for the United States, but the decision to pair new fossil fuel development with development of renewable energy has been criticized by some in the environmental movement. While the bill is not perfect, the climate benefits are substantial, Samantha Gross argues. Read more |
| South Africa’s response to the Ukraine conflict Western countries have unified against Russia’s Ukraine invasion, but the Global South’s response has been more muted. Focusing on South Africa, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos outlines how the country’s foreign policy principles and its approach to solidarity with other governments can explain its Ukraine stance. Read more |
The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. |
|
