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How Much Financial Assistance has the US Given Israel?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. and Israel have what has historically been called a “special relationship,” and the U.S. has given more money to Israel than any other country since 1946.

President Joe Biden is greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Evan Vucci / AP
Defense and Security

How much Financial Assistance has the US Given the Palestinian Territories?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. is among the top donors to a United Nations agency that runs Palestinian refugee camps.  

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, left, and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat shake hands
Ron Edmonds / AP
Defense and Security

The Cost of Shein and Temu's Low Prices

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

A June congressional report revealed the two companies are taking advantage of a U.S. shipping provision that allows them to avoid paying tariffs on orders and to “circumvent” a U.S. law that aims to protect Uyghurs in China from being forced to produce cotton products.

An illustrated collage of a Shein package and a Temu package
Elizabeth Sokolich
Culture

A Journalism Expert on the Language of war and How to Get Trustworthy News

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Global Insight by Laura Adamczyk

Interview with Aly Colón about language, how readers can get the most balanced coverage of a crisis like the Hamas-Israel war, and what 'objectivity' means.

Keren, mother of Mia Schem and representatives of the families of the abducted and missing persons held by Hamas militants in Gaza hold a press conference following the release of a video by Hamas, in which the 21-year-old Israeli woman is seen.
Ohad Zwigenberg / AP
Defense and Security

Despite Early Support, Australians Voted 'No' to First Nations' Voice in Constitution

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Global Insight by Abby Vela

On Oct. 14, Australia held a nationwide referendum on whether to amend the constitution to include the Voice, an advisory board made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal man Josh Sly of the Muggera Dancers prepares a fire for a smoking ceremony at the start of an Invasion Day rally in Sydney
Rick Rycroft / AP
Inclusion and Equity

Ten Commandments for a Digital City

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Global Insight by Coauthors

The digital revolution is rapidly transforming cities, and a new vision and set of protocols is needed for them to leverage the promises of connectivity.

AI tech city landscape. Global Cities

A History of Hostage and Prisoner Swaps in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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Global Insight by Laura Adamczyk

It’s believed that more than 150 Israeli citizens and soldiers have been taken hostage since Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel this Saturday.

Israelis attend a demonstration calling for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit
Ariel Schalit / AP
Defense and Security

Government Shutdowns are Rare in Other Countries – So Why are They More Common in the US?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The US government averted a shutdown after lawmakers in Congress reached a temporary, 45-day deal to extend a continuing resolution to keep the government funded.

A collage of the US Capitol and the moon
Elizabeth Sokolich
Global Politics

Emergent Tokyo: Almazán, McReynolds, and Saito on Organic Urban Growth

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Global Cities Book Award Finalist "Emergent Tokyo" examines how the city balances massive growth and local communal life and can be a model for other cities.

Emergent Tokyo Global Cities

Rashmi Sadana Explores the Social Impact of the Delhi Metro

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Global Insight by Coauthors

The Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist discusses how infrastructure like transit impacts the daily lives of city residents.

Rashmi Sadana's The Moving City Global Cities