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How to Best Defend Taiwan

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Global Insight by Ethan Kessler

The strategy debate has serious implications for both Taipei and, by association, the United States, argues Ethan Kessler.

Taiwan flag in a room with an airplane
Taiwan Presidential Office
Defense and Security

Profiles of Power: Biden, Xi Discuss "Competition Without Conflict," Climate

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Global Insight by Chris Morris

While Biden and Xi met in Bali, the UN's COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh is being re-energized by the discussion between the world leaders.

Presidents Biden and Xi talk side by side with an American flag in the foreground
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Climate and the Environment

Native Food Sovereignty: Strengthening Connection to Culture

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Global Food for Thought by Julie Garreau

Community and family gardens provide the foundation for Native Food Sovereignty, and allow the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to reclaim their local food system.

Three students participating in the CRYP Garden Club learn how to grind berries.
Julie Garreau
Food and Agriculture

Explainer: Eastern Europeans Split over Russia's War in Ukraine

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.

Demonstrators take part in an anti-government protest rally in reaction to the energy crisis and soaring prices in Prague
Reuters
Public Opinion

Polling and a Political Earthquake in Vancouver

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Running Numbers by Phillip Meng

A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.

a sign outside of Vancouver's City Hall
City of Vancouver
Public Opinion

On Climate, Don't Let Gloom Lead to Doom

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Global Insight by Chris Morris

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi opens COP27
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Climate and the Environment

With Peace Deal, Ethiopia and Tigray Rebels Acknowledge War's Toll

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Global Insight by Chris Morris

A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.

2 men sit at a desk while 3 others stand between them, with flags in the background
Reuters
Human Rights

Brazil's Indigenous Peoples See Hope in Lula's Victory

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Global Insight by Jill Langlois

Lula's victory has set high expectations for Indigenous rights and environmental protections. Now he needs to deliver.

Rally during 2022 presidential election in Brazil.
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Climate and the Environment

Smart Cities Don't Cede Autonomy to Tech Giants

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Global Insight by Matt Watson

City leaders must ensure full transparency and public control of data and infrastructure when partnering with tech vendors on smart city solutions.

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Reconnecting to Indigenous Food Sovereignty Values and Practices

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Global Food for Thought by Tahlia Natachu

The Zuni Indigenous community looks towards their past to address issues around agriculture, food access, health, and the environment in sustainable ways.

Three young girls kneel in a garden, holding vegetables and fruits as they smile into the camera.
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
Food and Agriculture