Evan Stubbs examines the deepening relationship between Israel and Taiwan, highlighting their shared struggles with geopolitical isolation and existential threats, which have fostered significant military, economic, and cultural cooperation.
Read MoreAlexandra Huggins explores how Rwanda’s gacaca courts, focusing on restorative justice and reconciliation, helped heal deep societal divides and promote lasting peace after the genocide.
Read MoreBranson Gillispie analyzes the disqualification of Georgia’s 2009 Eurovision entry “We Don’t Wanna Put In,” a protest song aimed at Vladimir Putin. The banning of the song underscores the complexities of politics within Eurovision and exemplifies creative resistance and contentious politics on an international stage.
Read MoreGraham Owens investigates the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) control over the sports industry, detailing how the IRGC uses its influence to suppress dissent, particularly among female athletes, and to reinforce its political and economic power.
Read MoreStacey Nicole Bellido discusses how global care chains (GCCs) support global economic activities and urges better protection and understanding of those in GCCs through improved data, infrastructure, and international cooperation.
Read MoreMarina Carneiro de Castro examines the United States’ ongoing blockade of the WTO Appellate Body and its effects on global trade.
Read MoreSera Yun discusses the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in bridging the infrastructure financing gap, emphasizing their benefits in financial sustainability, innovation, and sustainable development, especially in a de-globalizing world.
Read MoreKatha Ray explores the impact of the prolonged conflict in Côte d'Ivoire on youth and stresses the importance of including young people in peacebuilding efforts to address the root causes of violence and promote sustainable peace.
Read MoreJheel Doshi explores the Japan to North Korea repatriation program, revealing the manipulation and hardship of ethnic Koreans through geopolitical strategies and propaganda.
Read MoreRyan Nabil discusses the challenges of establishing a global AI governance body to more effectively address the diverse and complex issues posed by AI across different domains.
Read MoreCiel Qi analyzes China's progress in quantum communications and its implications for U.S. national security, recommending a cautious approach to quantum technology adoption and addressing potential intelligence asymmetries.
Read MoreJillian Talenda discusses the challenges quantum computing presents to U.S. diplomatic communication security, advocating for advancements in post-quantum cryptography and policy reforms to protect against espionage and maintain a competitive edge in global cybersecurity.
Read MoreDJ Rosenthal examines the complexity of Hamas's role in Israeli-Palestinian relations, emphasizing the necessity of addressing deeper issues of violent extremism beyond immediate military responses.
Read MoreRyan Sutherland explores decolonization efforts within international development, noting their shortcomings and proposing possible solutions and encouraging trends.
Read MoreSarvinoz Mamadjonova finds that women in Uzbekistan are more likely to work in low-wage sectors and hold the lowest-paying positions.
Read MoreHow has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affected Eurasia? Nazerke Mukhlissova analyzes the legal, political, and economic bases of regional integration projects in the region and explores the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Read MoreSrijan Shukla attributes the partial resilience of the World Trade Organization despite recent political challenges to its institutional design, which is premised on consent-centric decision-making and the practice of legal pluralism.
Read MoreBy leveraging its strategic geography, Malaysia stands to secure its sovereignty in the South China Sea by strengthening cooperation between ASEAN member states through the concept of ASEAN centrality, explains Seow E Kin Zane Ryan.
Read MoreHershel Tamboli examines the strategic role of genomic data in U.S.-China competition and recommends steps to navigate this and secure future U.S. innovation in biotechnology.
Read MoreAndrew Faulhaber explains how U.S. and Chinese interests in the Western Pacific are at odds with each other and presents three strategic options for the U.S. Department of Defence.
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