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FTX's Collapse Could Spell the End for Unregulated Cryptocurrencies

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Regulation of the industry could be coming, which could signal its death knell," Paul Poast argues.

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Reuters
Global Economy

Making the Case for a Stronger US Commitment to Human Rights

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

"In the past 20 years, the global trend toward greater rights has reversed, with authoritarianism and illiberalism on the rise," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

The Committee to Protect Journalists and other press freedom activists hold a candlelight vigil in front of the Saudi Embassy to mark the anniversary of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
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Human Rights

Will Protests in China Against COVID Lockdowns Succeed?

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

On Deep Dish we discuss if protests against zero-COVID mean a change in Chinese attitudes toward political expression.

China zero-COVID protest
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Global Health

Qatar 2022: China and Iran Confront the Political Power of the World Cup

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Global Insight by Chris Morris

The prestige and popularity of the World Cup is a political force beyond any nation's control, writes Chris Morris

A pitch invader disrupts Portugal v. Uruguay at the Qatar World Cup
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Global Politics

Protests in Iran's Republic of Fearlessness

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Carnegie Middle East Center
Saeid Golkar

Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar argues that, regardless of the end outcome, the protests in Iran have changed the country dramatically.

Protestors in Melbourne gather in solidarity with protestors in Iran.
Reuters
Global Politics

A Thanksgiving Legacy: Fighting for Indigenous Food Sovereignty

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Global Food for Thought by Jayden Lim

“Thanksgiving must be a day to recognize the Indigenous fight against colonization and its legacies as we seek to reclaim our foods,” writes Jayden Lim.

A field of wheat is pictured as the sun sets.
Felix Mittermeier
Food and Agriculture

What’s Needed to Build Sustainable Food Systems

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Agri-Pulse
Jacqueline Applegate

The best ways to build sustainable food systems are through advancing science, innovation, and collaboration, argues Jacqueline Applegate.

A farmhouse is pictured in front of a field of wheat as the sun sets behind it.
Timothy Eberly
Food and Agriculture

Europe Replaces Russia's Gas, Risks Climate Goals

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Global Insight by Chris Morris

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

A person in construction gear walks past a gas tank
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Climate and the Environment

As Reunification Hopes Fade, South Koreans Favor US Alliance More Than Ever

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NK News
Karl Friedhoff

"Widespread skepticism of Washington has given way to the belief that US forces have a role to play on the peninsula for the foreseeable future," Karl Friedhoff writes.

President Biden and President Yoon pose for a photograph
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Public Opinion

The American Thanksgiving Table

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.

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