• Tue Jul 21 2026
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The Death of the Degree

KYIV—Just as French aristocrats under the ancien régime could hardly imagine the abolition of their noble titles, most of today’s university leaders cannot conceive of a world in which the degrees they confer become worthless pieces of paper. The former were in for a rude awakening in 1790; the latter are barreling

Nature Needs Its Own ID

Strong laws and policies promoting data sharing, standardization, and certification would be necessary to promote interoperability and protect against misuse.

What Should Be on the Global Financial Agenda?

The UN Tax Convention that is currently being negotiated could foster the international cooperation that these efforts require. But we

The Key to Narrowing the Development Gap

Increasing investment is a first step toward building more productive, sustainable, and resilient African food systems. Supporting Africa’s farmers is

The Biodiversity Crisis Is a Security Crisis

Financing from developed economies to their developing counterparts is supposed to reach at least $20 billion per year by 2025

The Middle East Needs a Ceasefire Now

To be sure, rebuilding Gaza will take years and require a significant international effort. But achieving an effective, enforceable regional

The South China Sea Could Boil Over

This is unlikely to change any time soon. With the wars in Ukraine and Gaza stretching American military resources thin,

What We Can Do About Food Insecurity

A good example is ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), a fortified peanut paste that helps 92% of acutely malnourished children recover,

Justice for Street Vendors

Street vending is a legitimate economic activity that provides livelihoods for millions and accounts for a large share of urban

Preparing for a Russian Nuclear Meltdown

Historically, Russia’s defeat in foreign wars, including the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05, World War I, and the 1979-89 invasion of