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Fletcher’s Thomas Qitong Cao comments on DeepSeek R1, a new open-source reasoning model developed by a Chinese startup, saying, “The rapid evolution of AI demands agility from Chinese firms to survive.”

Fletcher’s Thomas Qitong Cao explains why he believes Liang Wenfeng, founder of AI startup DeepSeek, is a “standout among Chinese entrepreneurs.”

Anna Herforth, co-director of the Food Prices for Nutrition project implemented by the Friedman School, shares findings on whether people around the world can afford to eat according to recommended dietary guidelines

Fletcher Distinguished Professor Daniel Drezner joins Bloomberg: The China Show to discuss President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, how the administration might manage relations with China and address the Russia-Ukraine War, as well as Trump’s utilization of the “madman theory” strategy in foreign policy negotiations.

Distinguished Professor, Friedman School Dean Emeritus, and FIMI Director Dariush Mozaffarian is quoted throughout this article on new Friedman School analysis that estimates sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to millions of new cases of diabetes and cardiovascular disease annually worldwide.

In this opinion column, Fletcher's Michael A. Cohen discusses what he believes is President Joe Biden’s greatest foreign policy success: the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.

Fletcher’s Bhaskar Chakravorti says that India’s relationship with Russia “puts it outside a super safe category” to be included among countries that have unrestricted access to advanced U.S. AI chips.

Fletcher Distinguished Professor Daniel Drezner says that Donald Trump’s negotiation style is “bullying allies because he thinks he’s going to have more success with that.”

A&S sociologist Caleb Scoville addresses Donald Trump’s false claims regarding water levels in California.