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Sharon Burke

Sharon Burke
Sharon E. Burke is directs the Resource Security program at New America and the former assistant secretary of defense for operational energy in the Obama administration. 
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The Pentagon’s Chance to Get Serious About Climate Change

Biden’s executive order is a welcome first step — but there's only so much the military can do.

  • Sharon Burke
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With UN Decision Looming, China, US Need Real Talks on South China Sea

China is expected to raise tensions this month if a Law of the Seas tribunal rules against their claims in the South China Sea. Time to start talking.

  • Sharon Burke, Barry C. Lynn and Zheng Wang