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Fletcher student Laura Jones examines how Ukraine harnessed military technology to quickly and efficiently become a technical fighting force with a cohesive strategy for battling Russia. 

Fletcher Dean Rachel Kyte is quoted in this article examining the impact of the markets on the world’s energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable power in the wake of record-breaking 2022 profits for the six largest western oil companies

Engineering’s Valencia Joyner Koomson comments on her work to improve pulse oximeters, which are less accurate for patients with darker skin, as well as the need for federal regulations that better support equity in device testing.

Fletcher’s Chris Miller joins this “Marketplace” radio segment to discuss why the Biden administration has persuaded the Netherlands and Japan to restrict exports of high-tech chip-making equipment to China.

Fletcher’s Chris Miller joins The Verge’s “Decoder” podcast to discuss his book “Chip War, The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology” and the latest on U.S. ban of semiconductor technologies exports to China.

Engineering’s Valencia Joyner Koomson is quoted about new technologies in pulse oximeters, which are less accurate for patients with darker skin, including her prototype, which includes technology that can adapt to different skin tones. 

Fletcher’s Monica Duffy Toft is quoted from her updated January 18 The Conversation article on U.S. military aid for Ukraine in this weekly recap of Ukraine-related news.

Fletcher postdoctoral scholar Abay Yimere examines how “investing in renewable-powered cold chains in the world’s least-developed countries will help spur green growth, protect nature and feed the world’s hungry people.” 

A&S political scientist Michael Beckley is quoted about the theory that China’s declining population will lead to decline in its global power. Beckley is noted as co-author of “Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China.”