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Who Stands to Gain from the Abraham Accords?

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Running Numbers by Charlie Rahr

Israelis and Palestinians sharply disagree over the benefits of Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

The first direct El-Al flight to the United Arab Emirates departs Ben Gurion Airport, August 31, 2020.
Matt Stern
Public Opinion

Americans' Views on Key Debate Issues: COVID-19, Race, Election Interference, Economy

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz shares public opinion on the key topics that will be discussed at the first 2020 presidential debate.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden during a 2020 Presidential Debate
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Global Health

SAWBO RAPID Addresses Economic Impacts of COVID-19

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Global Food for Thought by Justin Whitmore

Nearly a decade ago, SAWBO was launched by and remains co-directed by Drs. Julia Bello-Bravo and Barry Pittendrigh, both currently faculty members at Michigan State University (MSU).

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Breeding Crops for Climate Resilience: Visions from Haiti, Costa Rica, Uganda, Malawi, and Senegal

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Global Food for Thought by Hale Tufan

This blog is about the disruption and impact COVID-19 has had on climate change and food systems around the world.

NARC lab testing germ plasm samples
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Food and Agriculture

The Chain Reaction of Climate Change and Invasive Species Spread: Impacts, Realities, and Sustainable Solutions

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Global Food for Thought by Sara Hendery

The extreme climatic events that are brought on by climate change, such as floods and droughts, open new entry points for the spread of invasive species.

Tuta absoluta, a pest mainly of tomato crops
Patrick Clement
Food and Agriculture

Rural Niger Women Find Opportunity and Hope through Innovative Business Model

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Global Food for Thought by Janet Fierro

Researchers didn’t expect natural solutions to manage crop-destroying pests would inspire a cottage industry and female entrepreneurs in rural Niger.

Leaves of a neem tree
Prayas Abhinav
Food and Agriculture

Americans Skeptical of Vaccine Timeline

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many doubt a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short timespan.

A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine" sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration
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Global Health

Feed the Future Grows Food Security through Innovation and Collaboration

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Global Food for Thought by Julia Whiting

Just over ten years ago, the world was shaken not by a pandemic but by skyrocketing food prices.

A woman standing outside holds a pile of picked leaves
Feed the Future
Food and Agriculture

Public Attitudes on US Intelligence

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

A 2019 survey confirms that Americans broadly support Intelligence agencies despite their limited transparency and persistent antagonism from President Trump.

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When is a Crisis a "Crisis" and Why Does It Matter?

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Global Insight by Olivia Shinners

One of the defining features of 2020 has been the declaration of seemly one crisis after another, but why are some events declared crisis and why are others not?

Mexican immigrants walk across a bridge at the US border after being deported during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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