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To De-Escalate US-China Tensions, Decouple Differently

KUALA LUMPUR – Tensions between the United States and China have reached such a high level that the G7, led by the US, recently changed its objective in its relations with China from “decoupling” to “de-risking.” But the reality is that de-risking, like decoupling, requires the participation of both sides and a

Can Democracy Survive the Polycrisis?

We are living in troubled times. Too much is happening too fast. People are confused. The Columbia University economic historian

The Ukraine-Russia Culture War

In both Russia and the West, Russian troops were expected to sweep into Kyiv, parade uniforms in hand, install a

The Authoritarian Hangover

For democratic forces, however, electoral success is only the first step. After all, it is only when an authoritarian government

The Climate Loss and Damage Fund Is Coming

Last November’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, concluded on a historic high note, with the

Deciphering the Latest IPCC Report

The good news is that, according to the IPCC, “feasible, effective, and low-cost options for mitigation and adaptation are already

A New Weapon Against Malaria

Over the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated headlines and spurred scientific research, with experts around the world

Will China Win the Middle East?

While the SCO is not a military alliance comparable to, say, NATO, nor is it a mere economic association. On

An Economic Hail Mary for China

For China, overemphasizing higher education could cause massive infrastructure projects like the Belt and Road Initiative to become a drain

In Defense of Nature-Based Carbon Markets

Voluntary markets for carbon offsets have recently come under fire, with critics questioning the efficacy of contracts that aim to