The court did not order a cease-fire. In 63% of previous cases, it denied similar requests to stop military action.

On Dec. 29, South Africa brought genocide charges against Israel in the International Court of Justice. Israel said it will defend itself from the charges at hearings on Jan. 11 and 12 in The Hague.

In this blog post from our "Field Notes" series, the authors underscore the point that foods can be nutritious, sufficient, and available—but if those foods are unsafe, there is no food security.

Economic globalization has revitalized many once struggling cities (think New York, Singapore, Shanghai, and London) and created or re-created metropolises like Doha, Dublin, and Frankfurt. 

Accounting for neighborhood characteristics can help remove barriers to SNAP enrollment.

Integrated pest management benefits the environment, farmers' productivity, and time-strapped women around the world.

Investing in regenerative agriculture opens a world of possibilities for the agricultural sector.

China's evolving economy and geopolitical strategy affect infrastructure and cities worldwide: witness the launch of the China-Laos Railway.

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