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International November 16, 2023

Dreams of a ‘broken up’ Russia might turn into a nightmare for the West – and an opportunity for China

by Susan Smith-Peter, City University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Do names on a map matter? When they are in border territories,…

International October 17, 2023

Estonia-Finland pipeline explosion: what’s the evidence that the damage was deliberate?

by Thomas Froehlich, King’s College London, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Finland’s president, Sauli Niinistö, has alluded to “outside activity” and said sabotage is likely…

International June 26, 2023

Ukraine war: aborted Wagner Group rebellion shows how Putin’s attempt to unify Russian forces has failed to quell factional rivalries

by Tracey German, King’s College London, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Even in such a fast-moving war, still some events have the ability to surprise….

International March 18, 2023

Downing of US drone in Russian jet encounter prompts counter claims of violations in the sky – an international law expert explores the arguments

by Ashley S. Deeks, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The details are disputed, but either way the result was the same: On…

International February 27, 2023

All wars eventually end – here are 3 situations that will lead Russia and Ukraine to make peace

by Andrew Blum, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s been a year since Russia first launched a full invasion of Ukraine,…

International October 18, 2022

A game of numbers: How air defense systems work and why Ukraine is eager for more protectionT

by Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ukraine has received a broad array of military supplies from the U.S. and…

International October 4, 2022

What are tactical nuclear weapons? An international security expert explains and assesses what they mean for the war in Ukraine

by Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Tactical nuclear weapons have burst onto the international…

International September 17, 2022

Ukraine’s rapid advance against Russia shows mastery of 3 essential skills for success in modern warfare

By Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ukrainian forces, aided by Western firepower, have upset traditional military logic…

International September 2, 2022

A winner is emerging from the war in Ukraine, but it’s not who you think

By Aaron Pilkington, University of Denver [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The war in Ukraine is helping one country achieve its foreign policy and national…

International July 27, 2022

Russia’s withdrawal from the International Space Station could mean the early demise of the orbital lab – and sever another Russian link with the West

By Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Russia intends to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024, according to an…

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Elections November 2, 2024

With Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Republicans’ ‘strict father’ has become the creepy uncle

by Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Tucker Carlson, the reactionary pundit fired in 2023 from Fox News, preceded…

International November 2, 2024

Foreign countries are helping autocracies repress exiled dissidents in return for economic gain

by Rebecca Cordell, University of Pittsburgh and Kashmiri Medhi, University of Texas at Dallas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Governments, even democratic ones, are willing…

Elections November 2, 2024

Rust Belt voters aren’t all white, but election coverage of the region often ignores the concerns of people of color there

by Christabel Devadoss, Middle Tennessee State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every four years, national media turn their attention to the Rust Belt, a…

Elections November 2, 2024

U.S. Justice Department stresses protection of voters’ rights

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 30, 2024 WASHINGTON — With less than a week before the polls close…

Health Care November 2, 2024

‘A Pressure Campaign’: Beverly Hills Settles After Allegedly Blocking Abortion Clinic

This article by Christine Mai-Duc first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christine Mai-Duc Updated October 31, 2024 Originally Published October 31, 2024 The city of Beverly Hills…

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Dreams of a ‘broken up’ Russia might turn into a nightmare for the West – and an opportunity for China

Estonia-Finland pipeline explosion: what’s the evidence that the damage was deliberate?

Ukraine war: aborted Wagner Group rebellion shows how Putin’s attempt to unify Russian forces has failed to quell factional rivalries

Downing of US drone in Russian jet encounter prompts counter claims of violations in the sky – an international law expert explores the arguments

All wars eventually end – here are 3 situations that will lead Russia and Ukraine to make peace

A game of numbers: How air defense systems work and why Ukraine is eager for more protectionT

What are tactical nuclear weapons? An international security expert explains and assesses what they mean for the war in Ukraine

Ukraine’s rapid advance against Russia shows mastery of 3 essential skills for success in modern warfare

A winner is emerging from the war in Ukraine, but it’s not who you think

Russia’s withdrawal from the International Space Station could mean the early demise of the orbital lab – and sever another Russian link with the West