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The article discusses innovators in the field of science who are seen as change agents for improving the standard of living of people. It states that nanotechnologist Theresa Dankovich invented a bactericidal silver nanoparticle paper called pAge papers which removes bacteria causing typhoid and cholera in water for drinking purposes. It talks about Nina Tandon, co-founder of bone reconstruction company EpiBone, who is known for reconstructing cells for bone growth. Biomedical engineer Daniel Fletcher is also mentioned, who developed a cell phone gadget to help clinics improve their disease diagnostics procedure.

Karl Schlögel, a German historian who has written extensively on the history of the Soviet Union, is the opposite, and his wonderful noticing of things and how they sit in space is on full display in the 900-plus pages of his newly translated book The Soviet Century. But that conflict does cast its shadow, since, as Schlögel tells us, he was inspired "to take one more look at the [Soviet] empire that had disappeared" by the outrage at Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea. Review A few months ago, a Sovietologist (as we used to be called) who was an exchange student in Moscow with me in the late 1960s wrote and asked if I happened to have kept a sobachka as a memento of our Moscow days. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of graduate programs in international affairs offered by prestigious universities in the United States. It highlights the programs and initiatives of various schools, including Penn State School of International Affairs, Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, Yale University's Jackson School of Global Affairs, Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, Rice University's Master of Global Affairs program, Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, Bush School DC at Texas A&M University, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, and Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University. These programs focus on experiential learning, personalized career guidance, interdisciplinary curricula, and practical experiences to prepare students for successful careers in international relations. The schools also offer financial aid and funding opportunities to make the programs accessible to all students. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political career and governance. It discusses how Modi has sought to reshape India's identity and society by promoting Hindu nationalism and marginalizing minority groups. The article also examines his controversial handling of the 2002 riots in Gujarat, where he governed for over 12 years. It highlights Modi's use of surveillance, draconian laws, and arrests to suppress dissent and target political opponents, raising concerns about the erosion of democracy in India. The article further explores the rise of Hindu nationalism, the curbing of civil liberties, and exclusionary policies that target Muslims, as well as the influence of Hindu nationalist leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on Modi's ideology. It concludes by questioning whether Modi can continue to suppress dissent and the challenges of undoing the impact of his policies. [Extracted from the article]

This article features letters from nine thinkers around the world offering advice to the next U.S. president. The authors address challenges such as a shifting global order and internal political divisions. They emphasize the importance of compromise, bipartisanship, and regaining trust with allies. The text also discusses the need for the U.S. to reassess its role in the global community, prioritize its citizens' well-being, and engage in global cooperation. It criticizes the U.S. for violating international rules and suggests addressing domestic challenges while working towards global cooperation on issues like climate change. The article consists of three separate letters discussing failures of neoliberalism, the importance of partnerships, and the significance of clean energy for national security. It also highlights the rise of India and China as influential players and the importance of soft power in foreign policy. [Extracted from the article]

In Australia in the 1990s, kids were taught that Australia's multiculturalism was not just official government policy. ASIA Buried in Australia's 202122 federal budget papers, released in May, was a prediction that devastated the million Australians who, like me, live abroad and the millions more at home who love them: The national borders are likely to remain closed until at least mid-2022. [Extracted from the article]

The most prominent of these is its so-called peace proposal for Ukraine, with which China aims to strengthen its position visà-vis the United States among three specific audiences: the global south, Europe, and postwar Ukraine. China's "Peace Plan" for Ukraine Isn't About Peace China's for nothing - if, Ukraine peace has that proposal come is, peace to in Ukraine were actually Beijing's main motivation. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on "Shanghai News" that was the successor to the North China Daily News, which had once been the most important English-language paper in a country with a thriving multilingual press and four English dailies in Shanghai, China alone. It reports that in anticipation of the closure of the Daily News in March 1951, the owners the Morris family launched the Shanghai News. It discusses how headlines in the journal were classic propaganda, many of them related to the raging Korean War and the banal exchanges of Communist leaders.

The article discusses the political and economic challenges facing the Philippines under President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Marcos, who initially had a close relationship with China, shifted towards the United States due to China's coercive activities in the South China Sea. However, his administration has struggled to deliver on economic promises, leading to dissatisfaction among Filipinos. The article argues that the United States should focus on addressing bread-and-butter issues and increasing economic assistance to prevent the return of a pro-China administration in the future. [Extracted from the article]

China's economy is facing significant challenges, with a post-pandemic recovery that was smaller and shorter than expected. Confidence in China's trajectory has plummeted, leading to weak consumer demand and restrained business investment. Many people are questioning why President Xi Jinping has not taken more action to boost the economy and restore confidence. There are four commonly discussed reasons for this: Xi doesn't know the extent of the problems, he doesn't know what to do, he doesn't care about the economy, or he simply disagrees with the criticisms. The article explores these perspectives and their implications for China's future. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the experiences of women working in the CIA, highlighting the challenges they faced in a male-dominated environment. The author reflects on her own experiences as a covert CIA officer and the sexism she encountered. The article also explores the history of women in the CIA, from their recruitment during World War II to the present day. While progress has been made, the author acknowledges that discrimination and barriers to success still exist for female CIA officers. The book mentioned in the article, "The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA" by Liza Mundy, provides further insight into the contributions and struggles of women in the agency. [Extracted from the article]

S. Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, has played a significant role in shaping India's foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His partnership with Modi began in 2011 when he facilitated meetings between Modi and Chinese Communist Party leaders. Jaishankar is known for his confident and assertive style, advocating for India's national interest and engaging with global counterparts. His global experience and ability to articulate Modi's vision have elevated India's standing on the world stage. Jaishankar's approach emphasizes the importance of embracing India's cultural traditions while engaging with multiple partners. His popularity has led to speculation about his potential political future. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the impact it has had on India's political, economic, and foreign policy landscape. It acknowledges Modi's popularity among Indians but also highlights criticisms of his leadership, including concerns about authoritarian tendencies, erosion of democratic pillars, and harm to minority groups. The article emphasizes the need for India's partners and rivals to understand and manage its growing global influence. It also addresses concerns about declining press freedom, democracy, gender equality, adherence to the rule of law, and religious freedom in India. The article concludes by acknowledging the democratic nature of India's political system and the importance of understanding Modi's rise within the context of Indian society. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on "First News," a British tabloid intended to develop a readership amongst children. The paper is edited by Piers Morgan, whose rise in the tabloid empire ended when he was fired from "The Daily Mirror" for printing fakes pictures of abuses by British troops. "First News" follows the tabloid format faithfully, but is unlikely to attract young readers with its high price and nerdy image.

The recent local election results in Turkey, where the Republican People's Party (CHP) won big victories in major cities including Istanbul, indicate the resilience of Turkish democracy and its electoral system. Despite an uneven playing field, the opposition prevailed, with the CHP garnering 37.8 percent of the votes compared to 35.5 percent for President Erdogan's ruling party. While Turkey's democracy has declined in the past 15 years, this election shows pockets of resilience and the importance of encouraging a more resilient Turkish democracy. [Extracted from the article]

The ongoing war in Sudan has been characterized as catastrophic and beyond hope by influential organizations and leaders. However, this fatalistic rhetoric perpetuates harmful myths and hinders genuine progress in resolving the conflict. The power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has left the Sudanese people desperate for a cease-fire. To bring an end to the war, the US and Saudi governments must hold the warring parties and their foreign sponsors accountable through economic sanctions and demanding civilian oversight. The international community's labeling of the conflict as hopeless has allowed apathy to take hold, making resolution less likely. Prioritizing efforts that center on state-rebuilding and supporting grassroots organizations can help redirect attention and resources towards a better future for Sudan. [Extracted from the article]

There is another reason why Karabell sees Brown Brothers Harriman as a fitting subject for an epic, centuries-spanning chronicle: the influence that several of its partners wielded in forging post-World War II U.S. foreign policy. Karabell is right to underscore the connection between public power and private finance in the story of Brown Brothers Harriman. To understand the American Century, Karabell writes, one must apprehend this fusion of private finance and public power, appreciating an unappreciated source of the U.S. Cold War mentality: the ethos of Brown Brothers Harriman. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at who or what is responsible for the getting the United States involved in the current situation in Iraq, where insurgent attacks are continuing and where U.S. and Iraqi troops are being killed at a higher rate than a year ago. According to the author, Iraq is no closer to stability even though the county has held national elections and drafted a new constitution. It is suggested that the United States may leave Iraq in worse shape than it was in before the invasion. The author reviews how Democrats who supported the war are blaming the use of intelligence by the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush for the current predicament. The Bush administration's views on the current state of affairs in Iraq are also discussed.

Presents timelines and graphs illustrating the use of money throughout history. History of money; European currency used internationally; Famous figures who appeared on currency; Reserve currencies around the world; Rise of electronic money.

Analyzes the national security strategy (NSS) of U.S. President George W. Bush and how it could represent the most sweeping shift in U.S. strategy since the Cold War. Bush's equation of terrorists with tyrants as sources of danger; The legal basis for preemptive attacks; The need for hegemony; The issue of removing the causes of terrorism and tyranny; How Bush's NSS differs from its predecessors; Possible sources of weaknesses in the NSS; The search for support from U.S. allies. INSET: Power's Paper Trail.

In No Trade Is Free, Lighthizer recounts how he fought China as Trump's U.S. trade representative - essentially the top general in a three-year trade war - and recommends policies to finish the job. During the Trump administration, Lighthizer was always in the running for White House chief of staff, and in our age-is-just-a-number political era, the 75-year-old Lighthizer is a likely candidate for that office or another senior post should Trump regain the White House. No Trade Is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America's Workers ROBERT LIGHTHIZER, BROADSIDE BOOKS, 384 PP., $32, JUNE 2023 U.S. President Ronald Reagan shakes hands with Lighthizer in the Oval Office on April 25, 1983. Review In the clubby world of Washington trade lawyers, Robert Lighthizer was always an outsider. [Extracted from the article]

Randal Quarles, who was picked by Trump to be Fed vice chair for bank supervision, tells Timiraos that economist central bankers often confront a crisis and decide that "monetary policy isn't the right tool here." In August 2020, the Powell Fed declared that after periods of below-target inflation, the Fed would aim for periods of above-target inflation so that inflation would average 2 percent. Powell would likely have been content to cap his career as vice chair of the Fed board in Washington or as president of the New York Fed, the most prominent of the Fed's 12 regional banks. Powell recruited Quarles to work with him at the Treasury Department in the early 1990s and recommended him to Trump for the Fed post. [Extracted from the article]

Review It's not as if all Native stories are sacred. Pennock is clear about her good intentions - that she wants to see Native people empowered and represented, the agency of these individuals and their contributions to global history finally acknowledged by academia. IN 1584, AS PENNOCK RECOUNTS, two Coastal Algonquin men named Wanchese and Manteo became translators for a British colonizer. [Extracted from the article]

On the Cover ONE OF THE QUESTIONS WE GET MOST FREQUENTLY from officials in Washington is: "Who's winning the U.S.-China AI race?" But those who fear that this type of AI regulation in the United States will give China a leg up likely haven't been paying attention to China's own AI governance measures. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses research published by researchers from Duke University in the U.S. and the University of Munich in German on the duplicity of Germans from East versus West German backgrounds. Topics include a discussion of the psychological impact of communism; a discussion of the impact of the length of time participants lived under communism on propensity to cheat; and a discussion of the study's limitations.

The article focuses on the work ethic of religious people. It comments on sociologist Max Weber's article "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" in which he argued the religious values of early Protestants made them uniquely suited to build the foundations of capitalism in Europe. It mentions while Weber was focused on distinctions between Catholicism and Protestantism, the concept of a religious work ethic could apply to Islam as well. It examines a paper published in the "Journal of Business Ethics" that sampled Americans of different faiths to determine attitudes toward pride in work, upward striving, and profit and found Muslims ranked higher than Protestants and Catholics. It speculates on the effect of assimilation on religious work ethics.

The author criticizes a series of articles, which appeared in the May 27, 2006, June 3, 10, and 17, 2006 issues of the periodical "The Lancet." The articles focused on the health and well being of indigenous peoples around the world. The author asserts that the series of articles had poor facts and failed to properly define indigenous peoples.

This article presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Laissez-Faire Procreation," on the ability of developing countries to avoid depopulation, in the Sept./Oct. 2005 issue of "Foreign Policy."

The article discusses archival collections of government documents that reveal classified information and decision-making on military policy within the Soviet Union. Emphasis is given to official documents stored by aviation and rocket designer Vitaly Katayev. The author notes mistaken U.S. estimations of Soviet military strength. Aspects of Soviet policy and state secrets discussed include illicit biological-weapons programs, intercontinental ballistic missile flight-test results, and the accuracy of Soviet nuclear missiles. Comparisons are made to secrets revealed in the government archives of other countries such as East Germany and Great Britain.

Presents news briefs from around the world as of February 2001. Findings of the World Bank paper, `Saving Two in a Billion,' by Tsunehiro Otsuki; Determinants of a country's medal count at the Olympic Games; Number of foreign students hosted by the United States during the 1999-2000 academic year.

The article discusses the cleanup campaign of Chinese government in the city of Beijing that includes demolitions of illegal structures made by building walls and digging holes, aimed at driving out as many of the city's incomers as possible. It mentions that the campaign leaves a new level of legitimacy for shop owners to save their businesses, that is the right papers in the right zone, including personal residence permit listed in the right city. Other topics mentioned include Beijing's nominal population, the impact of breaking small businesses on the poor, and government's promises to control migration and to prevent peasants from using hospitals and schools of metropolises.

ARGUMENTS CHINA ASIA | AMERICAS | EUROPE | MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Chinese policymakers are increasingly convinced that the United States is determined to implement a full-fledged strategy of containment against China. Another component of a China-initiated financial system is the PBOC's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), augmented by the digital yuan. Beijing views the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity as the economic mirror of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and AUKUS, two U.S.-led security pacts that Beijing regards as anti-China coalitions. [Extracted from the article]

Contact https://spia.princeton.edu spiaadmissions@princeton.edu 609-258-4836 STUDENTS HELP SHAPE EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM ON EQUITY AND INCLUSION As SPIA began to increase its course offerings in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), students and alumni were important participants in that process. -Tracy Kijewski-Correa, Co-Director, Integration Lab, Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Security Management Credentials Equip Students to Manage Today's Threats The University of Miami (UM) offers a new line of defense against a host of security threats that confront the world these days, including school shootings, the effects of climate change, a pandemic, and hacking of personal information. TAILORED CERTIFICATES EXPAND KNOWLEDGE AND STRENGTHEN CREDENTIALS The Global Commerce and Policy program's new graduate certificate is just one of 11 graduate certificates offered by the Schar School in specialized areas, including illicit trade analysis, strategic trade, and nonprofit management. Contact https://go.fiu.edu/greenschool international@fiu.edu 305-348-7266 MA IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS: STUDENTS SOLVING REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS Students pursuing an MA in Global Affairs work on critical issues - human trafficking, poverty alleviation - even before graduating. [Extracted from the article]

Features EARLY IN THE BLOCKBUSTER FILM Back to the Future, Dr. Emmett Brown, a wacky but lovable scientist who goes by "Doc", slumps to his death after an attacker pumps multiple bullets into his chest at short range. Putin also began using force against Ukraine in 2014 - creating the fiction that Moscow was not involved, however, by having troops without identifying markers, known colloquially as "little green men", cross Ukrainian borders. These declarations meant that "millions of people went to bed in one country and awoke in different ones, overnight becoming ethnic minorities", Putin said in a speech announcing Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. The person who answered the phone refused to grant Putin's request, however, without explicit permission from Moscow - and then added, "Moscow is silent.". [Extracted from the article]

We'd mobilize to block the United States, too.'" That binary worldview may partly explain why Xi thinks Biden is surrounding China with groups such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, which includes Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. Features JOE BIDEN HAS HAD MORE FACE TIME with Chinese leaders than any other U.S. president. For Biden's first year in office, Xi's aides saw little benefit in having their president talk with his U.S. counterpart in person - especially if there was a risk of Xi losing face in the eyes of his audience back home. [Extracted from the article]

Tajik was just 2 years old when the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan ousted the Taliban from power, bringing an end to five years of barbaric, theocratic rule and ushering in a complicated new era of conflict, insurgency, and state-building. TAJIK'S PARENTS MOVED FROM AFGHANISTAN to Tehran in the 1990s after the Soviets withdrew from Afghanistan in 1989. Profile On the Masouma onto the day the evening before cool fell Tajik white of to the Aug. the stepped Afghan tiles Taliban, 14, of 2021, government out the balcony of her friend's three-story house and looked out over Kabul. Above: Tajik takes a selfie in front of the Ukrainian Air Force plane she would take to Kyiv at Kabul's airport on Aug. 21, 2021. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Indian economist Raghuram Rajan, who predicted the 2008 financial crisis in a paper in 2005, suggested that governments reform public debt, and who serves as chief economic advisor in India.

The article discusses the author's experiences with the foreign policy strategies of U.S. President Barack Obama and his administration, with a focus on U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq. Topics include the contributions of foreign policy advisers such as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and U.S. Special Envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, Obama's "AfPak" strategy which considered Pakistan and Afghanistan as a single strategic zone, and U.S. policy regarding the relationship between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

The article provides answers to the Foreign Policy magazine quiz that appears elsewhere in the journal.

This article presents an interview with Arif Aliev, the founder and editor of the daily "Gun Seher" newspaper and president of the independent journalists' union in Baku, Azerbaijan. Aliev commented on the lack of nonpartisan journalism in his country. Aliev revealed that the funding for his newspaper comes from 15 prominent journalists and from grants.

This article presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "The State of Nature," a debate between Bj&ocross;rn Lomborg and Carl Pope, in the July/Aug. issue of "Foreign Policy."

Interviews Hadi Semati, assistant professor of political science at the University of Tehran in Tehran, Iran. Description of the literary culture in the city of Tehran; Types of books that are sells in Tehran; Foreign literary works that are read by Iranians.

This article takes a U.S. governmental memo from 1967 on the state of the Vietnam War and substitutes the word Iraq for Vietnam to show the similarities. In 1967 Central Intelligence Agency director Richard Helms asked for a review of the consequences of American failure in the war. The memo said that failure would be a dramatic demonstration that there are limits to U.S. power.

It might help to recall that the history of democracy fatigue is as old as democracy itself: In 1787, Benjamin Franklin predicted that the American republic would soon end in despotism, "when the people shall become so corrupted as to need despotic government, being incapable of any other." To describe this combination - a regime with popular support and participation that was eroding the constitutional and legal structures of good government - I coined the term "illiberal democracy." For 15 consecutive years, Freedom House's annual tally has recorded a decline in the number of democracies worldwide. [Extracted from the article]

Talks about the debt relief policy in the year 2001. Information on a World bank report on Africa in 1984; Discussion of the debt relief program by World Bank and the International Monetary Fund for poor nations; Implication of the debt relief program to poor nations; Role of debt relief program in economic reform. INSETS: A Few Strings Attached;Want to Know More?.

Europe's efforts to "de-risk" from China and reduce economic dependence on the country are facing significant challenges. Germany's heavy reliance on China, particularly in the auto and chemicals industries, gives Beijing leverage to retaliate against European de-risking plans. Additionally, the EU is more dependent on Chinese goods and investments than the United States, making de-risking more difficult. Convincing European businesses to diversify away from China and relocate production to Europe is a challenge, as financial incentives and public investment programs are limited. Furthermore, creating European supply chains for critical goods, such as semiconductors and critical raw materials, is unrealistic. Lastly, Europe's attempts to deepen trade ties with Southeast Asian countries as an alternative to China may backfire, as these economies may serve as transit hubs for Chinese goods. Overall, Europe's ambitions to de-risk from China face significant obstacles, which could impact U.S.-EU relations and potentially strengthen China's economic influence. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a photograph of tools used by paleontologist Robert DePalma, including a whisk broom, a Brunton compass, and a Marsh pick.

Review It's striking that two grimly titled but very different new books about America's decline - Last Best Hope by George Packer and After the Apocalypse by Andrew Bacevich - both invoke a little-remembered 1940 jeremiad by the French historian Marc Bloch called Strange Defeat. Packer, in his book, offhandedly calls the Iraq War a "strategic folly enabled by lies and self-deception" without acknowledging that he personally had a hand in America's current derangement; he and other leading U.S. pundits largely supported the Iraq invasion at the time. This is where Packer and Bacevich do an important service in demanding that we rethink the basic terms of the debate - about who Americans are and what the United States should be in the world. Almost to prove this point, Bacevich goes on to argue that the United States should simply stand by the "global community", without acknowledging that the United States and the major Western nations in effect created this global community and remain its critical mainstays today. [Extracted from the article]