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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.

Fletcher’s Chris Miller examines the state of the Russian economy as the costs of war and sanctions add up.

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.”

Fletcher’s Alex de Waal examines why fighting has resumed in Ethiopia despite recent progress toward peace talks.

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.

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.” 

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.

Fletcher’s Chris Miller is quoted in this article examining how House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan might impact U.S.-Chinese relations.

A&S political scientist Michael Beckley co-authors this article examining why China’s position as a “once-rising power” increases the likelihood of an attack on Taiwan and the crucial role the U.S. must play in addressing China’s threats.