Drought is—and will continue to be—a threat, but we are not defenseless. With shared knowledge, strategic alliances, and scientific diplomacy, the region can not only mitigate its effects, but also lay the groundwork for profound transformation.

The invasion of the Mexican embassy in Quito by the Ecuadorian police is a violation of the Vienna Convention and a huge setback in international and diplomatic law.

Coauthor Pedro Sloboda After nearly two decades of negotiations, almost 200 countries have adopted the Treaty on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).

The main objective of Beijing's envoys to the region has apparently been to build goodwill through increased visibility and accessibility, and to ensure a favorable environment for China's interests in the region.