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Introduction
Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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How China Ramped Up Disinformation Efforts During the Pandemic
Beijing has increased its manipulation of information as well as disinformation efforts around COVID-19 to damage democracies and boost itself, but its strategies have had mixed results.
Tear Gas and the Politics of Protest Policing
Tear gas is banned in international warfare, and its health risks are well-documented. Still, it remains a crowd-control agent of choice for police worldwide.
Does Chinese State Media Pose a Threat to the United States?
The White House has taken a tough approach to Chinese state media, but its actions may prove counterproductive.
Putin and Belarus: Five Reasons Not to Save Lukashenko
Vladimir Putin is no fan of democracy movements in Russia’s neighborhood, but trying to turn off the protests in Belarus will be risky.
What’s Behind the New Israel-UAE Peace Deal?
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to normalize relations with Israel, paving the way for other Arab nations to do the same but angering the Palestinians.
Are Gulf Arab States Aligning Toward Israel?
The recent agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates reflects a profound shift in which Gulf Arab states opposed to Iran no longer consider relations with Israel off limits.
What to Know About the Crisis in Mali
Opposition supporters, fed up with a corrupt political system, lack of economic opportunity, and continued violence, are demanding the president’s resignation.
Iraq’s New Government: What to Know
Iraq’s new prime minister has formed a government in the hope of uniting the country’s factions, but challenges in combating corruption, powerful militias, and foreign influence loom.
How Are U.S. Colleges Dealing With Coronavirus?
The coronavirus pandemic has forced colleges and universities into a precarious balancing act between student health and financial survival. What does it portend for the future of higher education?
Which Countries Are Requiring Face Masks?
As the pandemic continues, more than half of the world’s countries are mandating the wearing of face masks in public. Is it helping to slow the spread of COVID-19?
The Economic Effects of Working From Home
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many companies to switch to remote work, some permanently. What does this mean for the economy?
Did Iran Suffer a Nuclear Setback?
An explosion has caused heavy damage to an Iranian nuclear facility just as the country approaches a bold new energy partnership with China, but Iran shows no signs of slowing down its nuclear program.
Will Russia’s Constitutional Changes Allow Putin to Hold on to Power?
Russians have voted on a sweeping package of more than two hundred constitutional amendments, the most important of which exempts President Vladimir Putin from term limits and potentially allows him to rule until 2036. What does this change mean for the country’s future?
Can Syria’s Assad Regime Survive a New Wave of Threats?
New U.S. sanctions under the Caesar Act could compound the economic turmoil threatening to undo the Assad regime.
Who’s Who in Libya’s War?
The conflict in oil-rich Libya has become a proxy war, fueled by rival foreign powers such as Russia and Turkey.