In Glasgow, world leaders have been making pledges for climate, decarbonization and deforestation, some more hopeful than others. This week we take a close look at how some of the world’s climate heavyweights have been preparing (or not) for COP26, what the domestic implications of their climate commitments are and how diplomacy and the current geopolitical order play into that mix. In other news, we’ve also examined Japan’s most recent elections and their impact on the country’s foreign policy plans. |