Center for a New American Security

Foreign Policy examines whether recent actions indicate a new proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia in Yemen, including natural security themes of waterway control and energy politics.

Oil exploration is continuing in the disputed waters of the Bay of Bengal. Bangladesh awarded contracts to U.S. and Irish companies, according to the BBC.

Science Daily examines the links between climate change and poverty, finding that food price increases could substantially harm the urban poor.

Italy trades roads for future contracts with Libya, using profits from oil work already done. The BBC looks at Italy and Libya’s relationship through the years.

The Washington Post reports on public influence efforts for and against climate change legislation.