The scientific and technological dimensions of resource scarcity challenges and how governments are looking for ways to meet these challenges are examined in a paper by Dr. Virginia Bacay Watson called  “Resource Security and Green Science & Technology Policy in Asia.” In her paper, Watson states that “with their focus on advancing green capabilities, the emerging economies of Asia will become major sources of indigenous, clean-technology innovations.” She also discusses how strategic alliances’ coalescing around scarce resources is distinctly different from an alliance based solely on capacities. While the vulnerabilities and risks of green economies have yet to be studied, Watson [...]