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	In the News September 26, 2023 Q&A: The BRICS expansion and the global balance of power Peter DizikesMIT News In a Q&A with MIT News, Security Studies Program director M Taylor Fravel examines the potential and limitations of a bigger BRICS group of countries — and what it means for the US.
	Analysis + Opinion September 25, 2023 China’s economic slowdown was inevitable Yasheng HuangForeign Affairs Statism has not contributed to China's economic success in recent years, but rather the reduction of it. President Xi Jinping's efforts to increase statism have discouraged capitalists from investing in the country's economy, instead turning to other countries. Additionally, the focus on building infrastructure rather than strong health and education programs have damaged the strength of country's economy. Yusheng Huang states that the Chinese government must make more pragmatic economic decisions to end this downturn.
	News@E40 September 21, 2023 Lieberman attends New York launch of global report to coincide with UN General Assembly In the face of multiple global crises, from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to the devastating climate emergency, heads of state descended on New York this week to negotiate solutions and responses. One non-government organization, Global Nation, released its inaugural, data-driven “Global Solidarity Report” at a pop-up Goals House in Central Park’s Tavern on the Green. Evan Lieberman and CIS were among the contributors and partners of this report.
	Analysis + Opinion September 15, 2023 The myth of Chinese diversionary war M Taylor FravelForeign Affairs If China’s economic woes get worse, its leaders will probably become more sensitive to perceived external challenges, especially on issues such as Taiwan. Increased pressure on China could easily backfire and motivate Beijing to become more aggressive in order to demonstrate its resolve to other states despite its internal difficulties, writes Taylor Fravel in Foreign Affairs.
	In the News September 15, 2023 What's behind Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia WBUR In a segment during WBUR's Here & Now, Jim Walsh, senior research associate in the Security Studies Program, says that Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jung Un signals trouble for Russia's offensive efforts in the Ukraine War. Putin is seeking military cooperation with North Korea as a result.
	News Release September 14, 2023 Global MIT At-Risk Scholars Program launches, offers fellowships to Ukrainian academics Center for International Studies The newly launched Global MIT At-Risk Fellows (GMAF) program is designed to provide sanctuary to scholars around the globe whose lives and academic freedom are under threat. The GMAF pilot program will focus on Ukrainian researchers and faculty with current or recent affiliations at Ukrainian universities or the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences.
	Analysis + Opinion September 14, 2023 The real intervention Haiti needs Malick W GhachemForeign Policy Haitians are not alone in their financial predicament. But Haiti has been the canary in the coal mine of the international financial order. The dismal state of its currency and economy prefigured the fate of so many post-colonial nations, from Venezuela to Tunisia. Malick Ghachem, professor of history and a CIS research affiliate, explains.
	In the News September 13, 2023 US allies and partners critical for Pentagon’s drone swarm strategy Gabriel DominguezThe Japan Times Quoted: “The most advanced technologies will likely be found in the drones’ software, communication systems and shielding from electromagnetic effects.” SSP principal research scientist Eric Heginbotham says that cheap smart drones acquired by the US military would have the same operational capability as high end drones as it seeks to neutralize China's military advantages.
	News@E40 September 13, 2023 Global Solidarity Report 2023 Center for International Studies CIS director Evan Lieberman contributed to the upcoming Global Solidarity Report, an initiative of Global Nation. His report focused on the importance of global solidarity in addressing climate change. Among the partners of the report, which will be launched at the UN General Assembly, is the Center for International Studies.
	In the News September 12, 2023 Unlocking global research potential Center for International Studies The Global Seed Fund program call for proposals launched on September 12. “We are looking forward to another robust application cycle,” says Justin Leahey, assistant director of GSF. The 2023-24 call will include new funds in additional countries, including but not limited to Armenia, Brazil, India, and Norway.