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	In the News December 6, 2022 Q&A: Pouya Alimagham on the protest movement in Iran Michelle EnglishMIT News Women and girls are at the forefront of the uprising, which is rooted in Iranians’ long struggle for freedom, notes Pouya Alimagham, MIT History lecturer and historian of the modern Middle East.
	Analysis + Opinion December 6, 2022 China's COVID protests are powerful, but they cannot challenge Xi Jinping's regime Yasheng HuangBoston Globe The protests, though fueled by nationwide grievances about pandemic lockdowns, are not yet large enough. And China's total control over the Internet makes organizing extremely difficult.
	Analysis + Opinion December 1, 2022 Xi broke the social contract that helped China prosper Yasheng HuangThe New York Times Chinese citizens just want their lives back, an argument John Stuart Mill never thought of as a defense of free speech. If that is the battleground on which debate on democracy and autocracy is waged, democracy wins every time, and we have Mr. Xi to thank for it.
	In the News November 29, 2022 China built new military post near disputed Indian border, satellite images show Alexander Ward and Matt BergPolitico Quoted: "This appears consistent with China’s efforts to improve infrastructure near the LAC in the eastern section. There are many other similar weapons emplacements in other locations, where China is clearly digging in for long-term, all-season presence and to have the means to react to any contingency,” said M. TAYLOR FRAVEL, an expert on China’s military and director of the security studies program at MIT.
	In the News November 21, 2022 Machinery of the state Leda ZimmermanMIT News Associate Professor Mai Hassan documents bureaucratic systems in Eastern Africa set up for coercion, as well as roadblocks to democratic government.
	In the News November 18, 2022 Uncovering the rich connections between South Asia and MIT Zach WinnMIT News Showcased in a new exhibit, student research explores the long history of South Asians at the Institute.
	Analysis + Opinion November 15, 2022 Attacking Russia in Ukraine means war Joshua Shifrinson and Patrick PorterInkstick What happens if Russia goes nuclear in Ukraine?
	Analysis + Opinion November 15, 2022 Should the United States pledge to defend Taiwan? Eric Heginbotham and Shivshankar MenonForeign Affairs Should the United States publicly adopt, as official policy, a pledge to use military force to defend Taiwan, and all the territories under its direct control, in the event of a Chinese invasion? Experts weigh in.
	In the News November 9, 2022 Advancing the energy transition amidst global crises Leda ZimmermanMIT News Quoted: “Although the United States and China working together would have huge effects for both countries, it is politically unpalatable in the short term,” said Taylor Fravel, the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and director of the MIT Security Studies Program.
	Analysis + Opinion November 8, 2022 The new Iraqi PM is a status quo leader, but for how long? Steven Simon and Adam WeinsteinResponsible Statecraft The appointment of a new prime minister and his cabinet last week represents a peaceful government formation in Iraq following months of tension and a bout of violence. But can Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani keep it together?