Chinese hackers ‘breached hundreds of public, private networks’ globally
Suspected state-backed Chinese hackers used a security hole in a popular email security appliance to break into the networks of hundreds of public and...
Where Are the Women in Chinese Politics?
The 20th Chinese Communist Party National Congress, held in October 2022, caught the world’s attention—not least because there wasn’t a single woman among the...
Looking to Future, Public Plans Cut Assumed Rates of Return
Through good times and bad, public pension plans have been reducing their assumed rates of return for more than a decade, a recognition that...
Georgetown Boasts Islamic First on U.S. University Campus
Jesuit university dedicates space for Muslim students in Washington, D.C. Georgetown University was the first U.S. university to hire a full-time Muslim chaplain, 24...
The U.S. Economy May Slip Into a Recession, Here’s What Investors Should Do
Some analysts believe the U.S. economy is headed for a recession in 2023, so investors should be prepared to ride out the storm. Many...
All Eyes on Chile amid Global Scramble for Lithium
Chile’s lithium industry is at a crossroads. At stake is Chile’s future as one of the world’s leading lithium producers, and whether the Andean...
Tajikistan’s Pamirs: A Perfect Political Storm on the Roof of the World
The table is set for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast to remain a geopolitical hotspot, as important as it is distant. Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO),...
U.S. Issues Spring Break Travel Warning for Mexico After Kidnappings, Violent Crimes
SACRAMENTO — The U.S. State Department is sending out a Spring Break travel alert for Mexico following a string of kidnappings and violent crimes....
Is the US Economy ‘unwell?’ We’re About to Find Out
After months of a remarkably strong US labor market and economy, everything seems to be slowing down. The latest high-frequency data shows that the consumer could be running out of...
Von der Leyen Sets Clear Boundaries in China
Together with French President Macron, EU Commission President von der Leyen is traveling to China – the focus is on talks about the country’s...