How Xi Jinping Viewed the United States During the Trump Years
An evidence-based look at Beijing’s strategic response to U.S. policy under Trump and the lasting effects on bilateral ties.
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Elections Offer Limited Cure for Brazil’s Deep Economic and Institutional Woes
Elections in Brazil are unlikely to resolve chronic slow growth and entrenched corruption without long-term institutional and economic reforms.
Court halts DHS four-year limit on visas for graduate students and postdocs
A federal judge has enjoined a DHS plan to cap visas for graduate students and postdocs at four years, pausing the rule while legal challenges continue.
Rethinking Solutions: What the West Can Learn from Africa’s Innovations
Africa’s practical innovations—from mobile finance to off‑grid energy—offer models that address shared global challenges with scalable, locally driven approaches.
August Sets New Global Heat Benchmark as U.S. Summer Breaks Records
August marked the warmest month on record worldwide; the United States also saw a summer of unprecedented heat with broad implications.
Readers Take the Mic: Letters Responding to Essays on MD vs. DO, AI and Surrogacy
STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor responding to First Opinion essays on MD vs. DO, AI in medicine and surrogacy.
Alcohol restrictions and price rises unsettle communities in northeast Syria
New restrictions and a shift in border control have pushed up alcohol prices in northeast Syria, squeezing shopkeepers and consumers.
Conflicting Narratives Cloud Security and Commerce in the Strait of Hormuz
Mixed political messages complicate navigation and raise costs for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with implications for trade and energy markets.
Updated Migraine Prevention Guidance Reflects Expanded Treatment Options
New joint guidance updates migraine prevention recommendations to reflect a broader range of therapies available since 2012.
Is Today’s AI Market a Bubble? Lessons from 1980s Japan
Robust AI earnings and sky-high valuations recall 1980s Japan. History offers context for potential corrections and long-term implications.