Sri Lanka’s Flood Devastation Exposes Global Climate Failures While America Faces Its Own Security Risks

As the death toll from flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka rises to a tragic 56, with hundreds of homes destroyed, the unfolding disaster reveals a broader narrative about government unpreparedness in the face of natural calamities. While this devastation occurs thousands of miles away, it serves as a sobering warning for the United States, where increasing climate volatility demands robust national policies prioritizing sovereignty, security, and community resilience. Could Better Governance Have Prevented This Tragedy? Last week’s relentless downpours unleashed torrents that overwhelmed Sri Lanka’s infrastructure—flooding roads, fields, and homes while triggering deadly landslides across vital tea-growing regions. Despite...