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A closer look at what the U.S. gains from forming defense pacts.
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Do the Olympics promote nationalism — and international conflict? Here’s the research.
Real-world rivalries often play out in the Olympic arena
How do you persuade skeptics to get vaccinated? Trust matters more than information.
That’s what we found by surveying more than 15 countries in five world regions
Thai protesters don’t like what the king and government are doing. Can they make them change?
Yes, citizens can hold even unelected leaders accountable
Rumors are flying that China is behind the coup in Myanmar. That’s almost certainly wrong.
But if the Myanmar crisis turns into a great power confrontation, China might back the generals.