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A&S political scientist Pearl T. Robinson joins this episode of The Take to discuss the many facets of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement in the United States

Fletcher’s Alex de Waal comments on the impact of cultural and sporting boycotts, such as Macklemore’s cancellation of a recent concert in Dubai over the war in Sudan, noting that “Cultural figures and sports figures saying ‘we're not going there’ counts for much, much more than a threat of trade sanctions or financial penalties.”

Fletcher’s Alex de Waal examines factors fueling the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan and the current status of efforts to address it.

Fletcher’s Chidi Odinkalu comments on how African countries are being impacted by the foreign powers looking to benefit from connections to the continent.

A&S historian David Ekbladh examines the historical parallels between the present and the 1930s, noting, ”Our future neither has to be a reprise of the ‘hot war’ that concluded the 1930s, nor the Cold War that followed.”

Fletchers’ Bhaskar Chakravorti examines Vice President Kamala Harris’ substantial experience in AI policy development and how the Democratic National Convention is a chance for Harris to communicate her expertise to the American people

As the Chinese economy stagnates, A&S political scientist Michael Beckley examines financial challenges facing countries who forged partnerships with China during its economic boom.

Fletcher’s Chris Miller joins this Squawk Box segment to discuss the current state of the U.S.-China chip war, addressing the impact on the chip sector, how effective the export restrictions have been, and the impact on China’s AI capabilities.

Fletcher’s Michael A. Cohen, Christopher A. Preble, and Monica Duffy Toft examine how the “spectacular failure” that marked the end of Afghanistan conflict in 2021 began with the defeat the Taliban in December 2001, noting the lessons that are relevant to current conflicts.