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8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan

TOKYO, July 30 (AP): One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts south toward New Zealand. Tsunami warning sirens blared Tuesday in Honolulu and

Currency Dominance in the Digital Age

A disorderly run on US dollar stablecoins – privately issued digital tokens that are backed significantly by US Treasuries and

Reimagining Sustainable Development for a Fractured World

In 2015, world leaders adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), outlining a shared vision for a more equitable, low-carbon future.

AI’s Corporate Shell Game Must End

As the global leader in AI, the United States plays an especially important role in shaping that future. But US

Hostages to War

Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza began as a justified response to the massacre of some 1,200 Israelis by Hamas on

COP30 Must Make Good on Past Climate Commitments

The United Nations Climate Change Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in Bonn – the mid-year negotiations intended to lay the groundwork for

Realizing the Potential of Country Platforms

Though often launched with noble intentions and great enthusiasm, many of these concepts fade quickly, leaving little lasting impact. Will

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Nepal, India have operated in a relatively stable international system:…

Nepal and India have operated in a relatively stable international system since the turn of the 1990s. We had the

The Sino-American Battle for Brains

A few years ago, any comparison of US and Chinese higher education would have been no contest. For decades, US

Brazil’s Moment to Lead on Forest Conservation

To avert climate catastrophe, the world must make rapid and significant progress on protecting forests and building a sustainable, inclusive