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Claudia Hofmann, Spyware and Cyberattacks: The Rising Threat from Non-State Actors

Claudia Hofmann's new policy memo on non-state actors gaining access to spyware was published with the German Council on Foreign Relations.
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Study: Blocking Exports and Raising Tariffs is a Bad Defense Against Cyber Espionage

SIS professor William Akoto discusses why the United States' attempt to decouple its economy and cut trade ties with China may drive state-sponsored hacking in this piece originally published in The Conversation.
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Akbar Ahmed, America at the Crossroads

Akbar Ahmed's new book is "America at the Crossroads:  Race, Islam, and Leadership."
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Samantha Bradshaw and Monzima Haque, The Global Spread of Misinformation Laws

SIS professor Samantha Bradshaw and PhD candidate Monzima Haque explore the global spread of misinformation laws in their new article.
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From Solving Crimes to Solving Societal Challenges

An analytical chemist combines mentorship and research translation to prepare
students for high-impact STEM careers.
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Monther and Daughter

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A Trusted Alliance Turns Research into Action for Latina Health

An established community-academic partnership is helping uncover critical family health
histories.
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How has the United States Contributed to the ‘Ruination’ of Yemen?

SIS professor Jeff Bachman answers a few questions about his recent research on the impact of US and coalition violence in Yemen.
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Joseph Torigian, The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping

Joseph Torigian's new book explores the life of Xi Zhongxun, father of Xi Jinping, and the Chinese Communist Party.
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Guy Ziv, Military Reservists and the Resistance To Netanyahu's Legal Overhaul

Guy Ziv's new article in Middle East Policy examines the history of Israeli army reservists' involvement in domestic politics and the role they may play in post-October 7 Israel.
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Jonathan Fox and Jeffrey Hallock, USAID's Locally-Led Development Agenda: Open Government and Independent Monitoring

Jonathan Fox and Jeffrey Hallock's new article in Public Administration and Development examines USAID's locally-led development agenda.
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