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	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.
	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 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.
	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.
	News Release September 11, 2023 MIT and University of Bergen launch Global Seed Fund for humanities and social sciences research Center for International Studies The collaboration is a continuation of MIT's commitment to leveraging international partnerships for the advancement of knowledge and research.
	In the News September 7, 2023 Evaluating the Ukraine counteroffensive GBH News Carol Saivetz, senior advisor in the Security Studies Program, joined GBH News to give her assessment on the Ukraine counteroffensive launched against Russia.
	In the News August 25, 2023 Questions remain after presumed death of Wagner chief NECN Carol Saivetz, senior advisor in the Security Studies Program, discusses the aftermath of the Wagner Group plane crash in Russia with political commentator Sue O’Connell.
	In the News August 23, 2023 Podcast: Prigozhin plane down Dan ReaWBZ News Radio1030 Professor of Soviet and Post-Soviet History Elizabeth Wood joins Dan Rea's podcast to explain Russia's Wagner Group plane crash and the history of the mercenary group's leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.