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Russia’s War in the Classroom Dahlia Harrison-Irwin Mar 17, 2026 Since the outset of the war with Ukraine in February 2022, high school education in Russia has found itself at the…
The Reality Behind Nigeria’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Noor Bially Dec 29, 2025 Claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria are going viral in US politics, but they distort a crisis rooted in…
Panda Diplomacy: The Power of Cultural Symbols in Chinese Politics Amy Xia Dec 1, 2025 Panda diplomacy serves as a sophisticated form of soft power, crafting a positive image of China and securing…
From Berlin to Baghdad: Hollywood and the American war machine Liliana Mason Apr 10, 2024 The average American sees movies as a form of escapism, providing a departure from daily life–not an avenue for…
Review Radio: US-China Student Exchanges Andrew Xu Jan 3, 2024 Host Andrew Xu sits down once again with Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The New York Times. They discuss…
MIR Meets: Karmina Constantino Ines Fahmi Jun 7, 2023 Host Ines Fahmi sits down with journalist Karmina Constantino, the incumbent Marshall McLuhan Fellow awarded by the…
Platforms of Propaganda: How Social Media Sites Facilitate and Spread… Alexander Beck Nov 17, 2022 Propaganda has been used for thousands of years to manipulate public opinion, yet disinformation on social media is…
The 2020 Taiwan Crisis: A Prelude for Chinese Reunification? David Duan Nov 18, 2020 Faced with Tsai and her DPP government's pursuit of Taiwanese independence, Beijing seems likely to pursue Chinese…
“Adding Fuel to the Fire”: How Domestic News Reporting Deteriorated… David Duan Nov 9, 2020 When facing the health and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, states may hope to temporarily ease…