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UCI experts can discuss unfolding crisis in Afghanistan
UCI faculty members Dr. Heidi Hardt, associate professor of political science, and Dr. Mark LeVine, professor of modern middle eastern history, are available to speak ...
Brexit: UK services are losing out to EU rivals – but Asia could be big winner
"Seven months after Britain’s exit from the EU, the chilly effects on UK trade are being felt. Total exports of UK goods and services ...
Crossing Space and Time at Japan Society's 2021 Annual Dinner
On June 22, Japan Society celebrated its 2021 Annual Dinner, raising over $1.3 million to take us into the next year and beyond. It was—literally and virtually—...
U.S.-Iran Crisis: Outlook and Implications
Executive Summary: The immediate crisis following the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. airstrike and Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes against ...
Volunteers receiving government aid while unemployed face scrutiny, bias from public
With the worldwide spike in unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people may turn to volunteerism as a way to pass their newly found ...
Can the government completely ban an app from its users? Not exactly.
In recent days, President Donald Trump announced a U.S. ban Tik Tok, an extremely popular application that features short videos where their creators often ...
After the Pandemic: is there hope for the world to get serious about climate change?
Now that industries that once pushed out carbon and pollution have been shuttered and emissions have finally lowered, what changes can we expect from energy ...
Hard lessons learned. Let our expert explain what the role of government should be during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 global pandemic has spurred discussions on roles, responsibilities and how governments and the private sector can work together to meet the massive coronavirus ...
It’s all eyes on Africa as the UN looks to find ways to ensure universal health care for all
It was a historic moment earlier this month as the United Nations and African Union pledged to pursue bolds goals that will strengthen global health ...
Sesame Street Celebrates 50 Years
Sesame Street, the longest-running children's show in American history, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Emory Woodard, associate professor of Communication and Dean of Graduate Studies ...