By Xianda Huang, Ph.D. Student in Asian Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles
When French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to China in early December for his fourth state visit, the itinerary began with the expected formalities. There was a red carpet reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and high-level talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, technology and Ukraine.
But the defining image of this diplomatic trip did not take place in the capital. Rather, it occurred more than 1,000…
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By Salah Ben Hammou, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rice University
Jonathan Powell, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Kentucky
In a scene that has become familiar across parts of Africa of late, a group of armed men in military garb appeared on state TV on Dec. 7, 2025, to announce that they had suspended the constitution and seized control.
This time it was the West African nation of Benin, and the coup was relatively short-lived, with the government regaining full control a day later. But a week before, senior military…
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By Dipangkar Dutta, Professor of Nuclear Physics, Mississippi State University
Normal matter – which makes up everything we see and touch – isn’t the only type of matter present in the universe.
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By Kate Kenny, Professor of Business and Society, University of Galway
Iain Michael Fraser Munro, Professor of Organization Studies, Newcastle University
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By Sherry Thatcher, Regal Distinguished Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, University of Tennessee
Emily Rosado-Solomon, Assistant Professor of Management, Babson College
Employers that don’t support employees with mental illness risk missing out on the talents and skills that such employees can provide.
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By Fred D. Ledley, Director, Center for Integration of Science and Industry, Bentley University
The agency’s budget has grown steadily since the 1960s, fueling an industry that creates lifesaving medicines and attracts billions of dollars in investment.
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By Valerie Morkevicius, Associate Professor, Political Science, Colgate University
Just war theory, a centuries-old field of ethics, deals with how and when to start conflicts. It can also guide decisions about how and when to end them.
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By Ali Besharat, Professor of Marketing, University of Denver
The holiday season sparks a significant increase in consumer spending. This year, Black Friday alone saw consumers shell out a record US$11.8 billion. It’s the time of year when many Americans make purchases to decorate for the holidays — lights, ornaments and Christmas trees.
If you bought a Christmas tree in Denver this year, you may have noticed a pretty steep price tag. It turns out that all festive…
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By Stewart Ulrich, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Sam Houston State University
Trump and Biden have issued pardons at a faster clip than their predecessors. Many of their decisions appear to have been political or personal in nature.
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By Niral Shah, Associate Professor of Learning Sciences & Human Development, University of Washington
AI tutors are often held up as an ideal, but prioritizing individualized teaching can detract from the benefits of learning in social environments.
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