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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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May 3, 2022
China
Political Participation in China: What’s Allowed Under Xi?
President Xi Jinping has increasingly suppressed online activism and protests about COVID-19 and a variety of other issues. What avenues for political expression do Chinese citizens have?
October 30, 2018
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Mail Bombs, Hate Crimes, and the Meaning of Terrorism
Last week’s mail bombs and synagogue attack have reignited a heated discussion of hate crimes and terrorism in the United States. Definitions matter in this debate.
September 8, 2022
Health
U.S. Life Expectancy Is in Decline. Why Aren’t Other Countries Suffering the Same Problem?
COVID-19 is contributing to a dramatic decline in the average lifespan of Americans. The drop-off is canceling out decades of public health gains and stretching the gap between the United States and …
February 9, 2021
Digital Policy
Social Media and Online Speech: How Should Countries Regulate Tech Giants?
Social media has been blamed for spreading disinformation and contributing to violence around the world. What are companies and governments doing about it?
May 13, 2020
COVID-19
A Double Pandemic: Domestic Violence in the Age of COVID-19
Governments worldwide have imposed lockdowns to contain the coronavirus, but those same restrictions have increased the risks associated with domestic violence, especially for women, children, and LG…