Michael Brenner, Professor of Jewish History and Culture at Ludwig Maximilian University and Abensohn Chair in Israel Studies, American University Just when you think nothing can surprise you anymore in Israeli politics, someone always comes along with a new twist. This time…
Alex Gilbert, Colorado School of Mines and Morgan Bazilian, Colorado School of Mines As Western nations look for ways to reduce their reliance on Russian oil and gas, another aspect of the…
Eric Werker, Simon Fraser University To justify invading Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has painted Russia as a hegemonic power re-asserting its rightful claim to imperial greatness. Yet even before the invasion, Russia’s economic…
San Francisco, CA — Across the country, many Americans are looking for ways to support Ukraine and its people. Hundreds of residents have been killed, thousands have been displaced, and millions are…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — With the Russian attack on Ukraine, over one million people have been displaced from their homes. They are now seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Thousands are also choosing…
Amy Myers Jaffe, Tufts University One option the U.S. and other nations have for ratcheting up pressure on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine is reducing their Russian energy purchases.…
Mark Webber, University of Birmingham and Nicolò Fasola, University of Birmingham Is Russia now led by someone who would contemplate using nuclear weapons without any great concern? Over Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has…
Damage in the tsunami-hit Tonga following volcanic eruptions was assessed through surveillance flights from New Zealand and Australia on Monday, CNA reported. The eruption and tsunami on Saturday caused no mass casualties,…
Locals in Paraguay are voicing concern on the danger brought about by piranhas, having killed four victims and injured 20 others in different attacks this year, FOX News reported. A piranha attack…
Following the fatal suicide bomber incident, eastern Congo authorities unveiled evening curfew and new security checkpoints on Sunday. Police colonel Beni Mayor Narcisse Muteba cautions bars, churches, and hotels in town that…
At least 146 individuals were killed by Typhoon Rai, the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, and the damages go beyond what was reported, according to a provincial governor whose…