- War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy
by Michael Klein, Professor of International Economic Affairs at The Fletcher School, Tufts University on March 6, 2026 at 10:40 pmRisks for the US economy grow as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
- China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker
by John Calabrese, Assistant Professor, School of Public Affairs and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute, American University on March 6, 2026 at 3:23 pmBeijing has denounced US-Israeli action in Iran, but has not rushed to come to the aid of its regional ally.
- Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads
by Antonio Machado Allison, Professor of Environment and Latin American Studies, Wesleyan University on March 6, 2026 at 1:39 pmThe Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.
- Today’s obsession with authenticity isn’t new – being true to yourself has troubled philosophers for centuries
by Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, Postdoctoral Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Government, Hamilton College on March 6, 2026 at 1:39 pmContemporary culture seems obsessed with authenticity – but the question of how to be ‘sincere’ in modern society has troubled philosophers for centuries.
- How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could reshape social media – platform design meets product liability
by Carolina Rossini, Professor of Practice and Director for Program, Public Interest Technology Initiative, UMass Amherst on March 6, 2026 at 1:39 pmA lawsuit against Meta and Google avoids the issue of liability for content and focuses on allegations that social media platforms themselves are harmful by design.