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Trump’s Indictment Bodes Well for Democracy

STANFORD – US allies horrified by the growing dysfunction of American democracy may breathe a sigh of relief following the stunning indictment of former President Donald Trump by a New York grand jury for charges relating to hush money paid to the adult film star Stormy Daniels. In another (albeit

The Population Boon

Of course, this figure masks large geographic disparities. The number of children per woman is below two in places like

Unity on Ukraine Is Unity on Peace and Justice

Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine – a blatant attempt to destroy an independent, sovereign state living peacefully within recognized borders

India’s Broken State

The town of Joshimath may be nestled 6,000 feet (1,800 meters) above sea level in the Himalayas, but it is sinking

Closing the Eco Gender Gap

LONDON – A recent Twitter spat between influencer Andrew Tate and climate activist Greta Thunberg epitomized the eco gender gap. Tweeting at

China Is Dying Out

China’s population decline, which the Chinese government officially confirmed in January, has led many observers to wonder if the country’s

A Blueprint from India for Women’s Economic Empowerment

SEATTLE – As we embark on a new year, I have been reflecting on “resolutions,” and more specifically, what it

Stealing Russia

Finally, Russian wealth is also being redistributed in the West. Russian companies are being forced to sell their subsidiaries or

Preparing Now for the Next Health Emergencies

Enhancing resilience and readiness requires decisive action. With more crises sure to come, countries that make the right political choices

Putin’s Brezhnev Moment

In ordering the dissolution of these human rights groups, Putin’s regime is turning its back on the legacy of Soviet