Brookings: Experts - William J. Antholis

Climate Change Policy: Recommendations to Reach Consensus

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the financial crisis continues to take its toll on the global economy, another serious challenge looms large: preventing the planet from warming more than 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Brookings experts and colleagues from the public and private sectors develop strategies and provide recommendations to policymakers who are now faced with the daunting task of stabilizing the climate without dampening economic recovery.

India and Climate Change

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the world community gears up for another round of climate change talks, a central issue will be how to bring developing countries—especially rapidly growing India and China—into a climate-change pact. William Antholis examines the "per capita" emissions reduction standard favored by India's Manmohan Singh and argues that it is too simple a metric by which to achieve equity in global carbon reductions between the developed and developing worlds.

U.S.-European Union Cooperation on Climate Change

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At a recent climate change gathering in Bonn, some Europeans criticized American positions as lacking sufficient ambition to address the climate crisis. Can the U.S. and Europe get past old disagreements and turn a new page? William Antholis—in Germany to address the conference of climate change experts—charted out a new course for transatlantic cooperation on climate issues.

The Case for a Climate Protection Authority

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the economic crisis deepens, pressures grow on President Obama to defer campaign pledges like addressing energy security and climate change. Yet, according to William Antholis and Nigel Purvis, postponing major action would be a major mistake. They say Obama should move forward now by working with Congress to create a new Climate Protection Authority.

How Obama Should Confront Climate Change

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Writing as the UN Conference on Climate Change occured in Poland, William Antholis and Bryan Mignone argued that over the past decade, the evidence for human-induced climate change has become one of the most widely accepted scientific findings of our time. They offer four recommendations for President Barack Obama to carry out a comprehensive and economically sensible approach to the issue.

Memo to President-elect Barack Obama: Building a Secure Energy Future

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Building a secure energy future for the United States would be a fine cornerstone of a first term in the White House, William Antholis and Charles Ebinger write. Barack Obama's campaign pledge to reduce our dependence on oil and to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 is an exciting new approach to energy security and climate change, but a more detailed work plan is needed.

Energy and the Environment: National Security Implications

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For decades, energy has been an economic and national security flash point; and more recently scientists have warned of catastrophic climate change. Today, both presidential candidates list energy security and climate change as top priorities. In an interview with Politico’s David Mark, William Antholis described some energy security worse case scenarios, discussed where the candidates agree and disagree, and also where both are silent.

Contending with the Rise of China

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:42:56 GMT

China is an economic powerhouse, a key member of the United Nations Security Council and a world leader that continues to expand its influence. Richard C. Bush III says now is the time for the United States to embrace a strategy of engagement with China.

Climate Change and Global Trade

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:15:30 GMT

Two of the top issues that the next president of the United States must face are climate change and global trade. William Antholis explains how the United States can seek breakthroughs in reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions and succeed in an open world trading system.

Candidate Issue Index: Climate Change

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain have clashed over strategies to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and achieve energy independence. As part of a series of charts examining the candidates’ positions, Opportunity 08 compares their views on energy and climate change.

A Changing Climate: The Road Ahead for the United States

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Todd Stern and William Antholis argue that the next U.S. president has a pivotal opportunity to forcefully address and act on the timely issue of climate change, particularly though diplomatic means with countries around the world.

Iowa Forum on Energy and National Security

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:26:23 GMT

At an Opportunity 08 forum in Iowa, Brookings experts William Antholis, David Sandalow, and Michael O'Hanlon joined local scholars to discuss biofuels, energy policy, the environment and national security.

A Global Summit on Climate Change

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by William J. Antholis, The Brookings Institution (2/2/07)

Tackling Trade and Climate Change: Leadership on the Home Front of Foreign Policy

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

For the next President, effective leadership abroad will depend largely on marshalling bipartisan support for foreign policy at home. Combating terrorism, constricting the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, reducing global poverty, promoting an efficient, equitable world trading system, and reversing the process of climate change are all issues that require far more effective diplomacy and skillful management of U.S. domestic politics.

Climate Change: Creating an E8

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Todd Stern and William J. Antholis, The American Interest (January/February 2007)

Trade and Poverty Forum - 2005 Report (Final Draft)

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Final Report, Trade and Poverty Forum (April 2005)

Koizumi's Change-Up

Fri, 08 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Article by William Antholis, YaleGlobal Online, 10/8/04

Development, Trade, and Democracy

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Article by William J. Antholis, The International Economy (Summer 2004)