The AfD Before the Storm: A Precursor to Germany’s Current Democratic Reckoning
Introduction Since its inception 80 years ago, German democracy has been largely dominated by two major political parties, the Christian Democratic/Social...
“We are in Uncharted History:” Liqian Ren on China’s Economy, DeepSeek, and US-China Relations
This transcript is from an interview conducted on March 9, 2025, in partnership with the Brown China Summit (BCS). Founded in 2014, the Brown China Summit is Br...
Behind Closed Doors: How the Law, Economy, and Global Neglect Trap Migrant Women Workers in the Gulf
The millions of migrant women who serve as domestic workers in the Persian Gulf are an invisible backbone of the region’s prosperity. They cook, clean, and care...
#OpISIS: Hacktivism and the New Era of Counterterrorism
The year is 2015. Following the November Paris Attacks—in which 129 individuals were killed by ISIS, and even more were left wounded—online “hacktivist” group A...
The Weaponization of Data: International Legal Responses to Digital Espionage and State-Sponsored Cyber Warfare
In the 21st century, data has emerged as one of the most valuable assets, fundamentally reshaping global power dynamics and international relations. As nation-...
Climate Change is Russia’s Biggest Strategic Weapon
In 2015, Russia signed the Paris Agreement on climate change. In 2019, the nation formally joined. According to the Kremlin, Russia aims to significantly r...
Regional Cooperation in Global South Asia: A Neighborhood Vision
“Many of the concepts and theories regarding South Asian relations analyzing the problems of South Asia broke down when examined regarding their adequacy to rea...
Nature and Necessity: The Rise of Green Infrastructure in Europe’s Flood Response
Urban flooding has become a major issue throughout Europe, especially with the prevalence of intense rainstorms and overflowing rivers. The traditional urban dr...
Lessons from ‘Made in China 2025’: Will China Achieve its Vision for 2035?
In May 2015, Xi Jinping’s government formalized a ten-year development plan, “Made in China 2025,” to expand China’s industrial and manufacturing capacity...
Belief and Boundaries: Perceptions of Freedom Among North Korean Youth
When you think about the North Korean people, what comes to mind? If you live in the West, the first words that may come to mind include brainwashed, ignorant, ...