do, but because of the marked difference it makes in
international opinion.
In conclusion, climate change is real, it is happen-
ing right now and has already affected or exacerbated
situations around the world. Scientists agree that the
conditions of climate change are only going to worsen
in the coming years. Therefore, it is a vital national
interest for the U.S. government, and its military, to
expend resources now to better model the projected
effects of climate change. Furthermore, the United
States must accept its role as a world leader and prop-
erly plan for worldwide operations based on these
projections, while increasing the capacity and legiti-
macy of international partners.
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