Mark Greeven, International Institute for Management Development (IMD) A meeting of some of China’s most senior politicians at the end of April 2023 concluded with a fairly cautious assessment of the country’s economic recovery. Things are improving, they said, but domestic demand needs to improve. The meeting in Beijing, headed by President Xi
Some Luddites simply want to press ‘pause’ on the uninhibited march of technological progress. Stan Eales/iStock via Getty Images Andrew Maynard, Arizona State University The term “Luddite” emerged in early 1800s England. At the time there was a thriving textile industry that depended on manual knitting frames and a skilled workforce to create
China’s peace envoy is actively involved in talks regarding the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. This reflects China’s emerging role as a mediator on the global stage. The envoy’s participation aims to address escalating tensions and find a peaceful resolution. China’s involvement is driven by its economic interests in the region, as
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva legally recognized nearly 800 square miles of Indigenous lands on Friday in an effort to stop illegal logging, mining and land grabbing, reversing policies enacted by his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right leader who encouraged development in the Amazon. Those policies spurred a frenzy of activity,
Philip Williamson, Durham University Nearly 30 years ago, the then-Prince Charles indicated that as king he wanted not just to inherit the monarch’s traditional title of “defender of the faith”, but also to be a “defender of faith”. The monarch swears oaths of commitment to Protestantism and as supreme governor of the Church
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, photographed in New York circa 1874. Universal Images Group via Getty Images Marina Alexandrova, The University of Texas at Austin Every May 8, thousands of people celebrate White Lotus Day, commemorating a remarkable and controversial Russian American woman: spiritual leader Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, who died in 1891. HPB, as followers
By Robyn Brandenburg, Ellen Larsen, Richard Sallis and Alyson Simpson “When you are a high achieving person, teaching sets you up for failure because you are never enough for everybody.” The teaching profession is in crisis. By 2025, the federal government estimates a shortfall of more than 4,000 high school teachers across the
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. California and Arizona are currently fighting each other over water from the Colorado River. But this isn’t new — it’s actually been going on for over 100 years. At one point, the states literally went to war about it. The problem comes down to
Asia is home to diverse cultures, economies, and political systems, making it a complex and dynamic region in terms of geopolitics. Understanding the intricacies of regional tensions and alliances is crucial for countries seeking to navigate the political landscape and maintain stability in the area. Historical Background and Context Asia has a rich
Ad agencies developed distinct ads for the U.S. military to reach different demographics over the years. SDI Productions via Getty Images Jeremiah Favara, Gonzaga University In his forthcoming book, “Tactical Inclusion: Difference and Vulnerability in U.S. Military Advertising,” Jeremiah Favara, a communication scholar at Gonzaga University, examines military recruitment ads published in three