NPR
A&S historian Ayesha Jalal comments on India’s relationship with the British monarchy in this conversation about the complicated history of the British Commonwealth and its future in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Foreign Affairs
Fletcher’s Chris Miller examines the state of the Russian economy as the costs of war and sanctions add up.
Financial Times
Fletcher’s Chidi Odinkalu comments on the U.S. motivation for re-engaging with Africa, suggesting there is concern about abandoning the continent’s countries “to Russia and China.”
Reuters
Fletcher Dean Rachel Kyte outlines steps to achieve sustainable and equitable cooling technologies to combat extreme heat around the globe.
BBC
Fletcher’s Alex de Waal examines why fighting has resumed in Ethiopia despite recent progress toward peace talks.
The Economist
A&S political scientist Michael Beckley’s new book “Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict With China,” co-authored by Hal Brands, is discussed in this article, which requires a subscription to read in full.
Financial Times
Fletcher’s Chris Miller comments on the United States’ control over the “main choke points in the semiconductor production process.” Miller is the author of “Chip War: The Fight For The World’s Most Critical Technology.”
STAT
This article highlights engineering’s Valencia Joyner Koomson's work developing a prototype pulse oximeter that includes technology that can adapt to different skin tones. Photos of Koomson are included in this article, which is part of a series exploring racism in health and medicine.
Christian Science Monitor
Fletcher Dean Rachel Kyte is quoted in this article on the challenges posed by a warming climate and the increasing demand for air conditioning, noting that shifts in building and community design can have a big impact on cooling.