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Transboundary Arctic Issues at Stake

Fisheries ManagementAs a result of rising sea and air temperatures and declining sea ice coverage, profound changes are underway in the distribution and behavior of several Arctic species, including some commercially valued fish and marine…

Russia and the Global Nuclear Order

OverviewRussia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine illuminated the long profound shadow of nuclear weapons over international security. Russia’s nuclear threats have rightfully garnered significant attention because of the unfathomable lethality…

Democrats Are Better for the US Economy

Under President Joe Biden, the US economy has performed much better than virtually anyone predicted. And yet voters seem not to realize it – an apparent puzzle that has been much discussed lately.In fact, this disconnect between popular…

The Aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The rapid collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early this morning touched off a frantic search for survivors—and gave Americans a frightening reminder of the fragility of the several systems that allow us to go about our…

The Jackpod: The Meddler’s Trap

2024-02-02From the annexation of the Philippines in 1898, to looming confrontation with Iran today, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on United States. leadership, vested military interests, and unintended military entanglements.

A Conversation with Einat Wilf

Dr. Einat Wilf is a leading thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010 to 2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the influential…

Is Nuclear Proliferation Back?

Preparations are already underway at the United Nations for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which was originally signed in 1968. Many expect a contentious event.…

How Public AI Can Strengthen Democracy

Just three Big Tech firms control two-thirds of the global market for cloud computing resources used to develop AI models. This centralization results in AI systems designed to serve corporate interests.Publicly developed and owned AI…

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