The China-Russia partnership is a highly consequential geopolitical alignment driven by a shared goal of countering U.S. hegemony and reshaping the international order into a multipolar system. While not a formal alliance, this relationship is strengthened by Russia's increasing economic reliance on China following Western sanctions, which allows Beijing to leverage its influence. Policymakers should note that while the partnership projects deep solidarity (as seen in high-level summits), it remains complex and limited by mutual mistrust and competing strategic interests. This enduring alignment poses a significant challenge to U.S. interests and requires continued diplomatic vigilance.
A proposal for a US federal property reinsurer
English Summary
Brookings proposes the establishment of 'US Re,' a federal reinsurance entity designed to stabilize the U.S. homeowners insurance market against mounting climate-driven catastrophic risks. By leveraging the federal government’s lower cost of capital, US Re could provide more affordable and consistent coverage for extreme weather events than the volatile private reinsurance market. This strategic intervention aims to curb rising premiums and policy cancellations, ultimately protecting household financial stability and the broader housing market from climate-related shocks.
中文摘要
布魯金斯學會提議成立聯邦再保險機構「US Re」，旨在穩定美國住宅保險市場，以應對日益增長的氣候災難風險。透過利用聯邦政府較低的資本成本，US Re 能為極端天氣事件提供比波動頻繁的私人再保險市場更實惠且穩定的保障。此項策略性干預旨在遏止保費上漲與保單撤銷現象，最終保護家庭財務穩定及整體房地產市場免受氣候衝擊。
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