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May 2, 2024

United States
How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works

The sprawling U.S. water system is central to the nation’s economy, but chronic underinvestment, increasing demand, and the consequences of climate change have revealed the system’s weaknesses.  

A deep blue river flows between rust-colored mesas.

April 12, 2022

Women and Women's Rights
Krithi Karanth: Can India Simultaneously Protect the Environment and Promote Development?

India’s conservationists face increasing challenges as the country prioritizes economic growth over environmental protection.

Image of Krithi Karanth.

June 28, 2024

Election 2024
Election 2024: Joe Biden’s Disastrous Debate

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: President Joe Biden lost his debate to former President Donald Trump and perhaps much more.

CNN 2024 Presidential Debate

October 13, 2022

Tanzania
Maasai Evictions Highlight Conflict Between “Preservation” and Citizenship

The regional court’s ruling in favor of the Tanzanian government has serious implications for indigenous citizenship rights and the state of democracy in the country. 

A man wearing red stands in the middle of the road filled with tear gas, while a police officer dressed in blue blows a whistle.

June 10, 2024

Economics
The Farm Legacy of Henry Wallace: Regressive Subsidies

The era of massive government farm subsidies began in the early 1930s. It has favored the large and the rich ever since.

The Farm Legacy of Henry Wallace: Regressive Subsidies

June 28, 2024

Censorship and Freedom of Expression
The Supreme Court Was Right on Murthy v. Missouri

In a fight over social media, misinformation, free speech, and the role of government, this ruling isn’t about censorship; it’s about facts.

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court building, with an American flag in front.

May 23, 2024

Election 2024
A Second Trump Term: How Will Each Southeast Asian State Respond? Part 2

A potential second Trump administration would force Southeast Asian countries to make difficult choices between the United States and China.

Former President Trump gestures while speaking in front of a crowd wearing a red tie and blue suit.