Climate change, with rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and increased pest and disease pressures, has cast a shadow over rice production in Asia.Given that 50% of the global population relies on rice for 80% of their dietary needs, this is a matter of global significance. Moreover, disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts have
Retomada.It’s a word specific to Portuguese. And for Ana Rose de Lima, who grew up in the Amazon, it’s a word weighted with meaning and emotion, signifying a reclamation of traditions, a culture, and a deeply rooted way of harmonizing with the earth.She believes retomada is critically important as we face a changing climate.That’s why
Orphaned at age three, Ronaldo Odhiambo moved in with his grandmother in her rural western Kenyan town, joining two cousins. A few years later, two more made their way into the fold.Damaris Ogwang Ombura became the anchor for five grandchildren.“She didn’t find it easy to bring food to the table,” Odhiambo recalled. “She prioritized paying
The four-day cessation of hostilities in Gaza is about to end, amid signs that it may be extended. However, even if that happens, then what? The Israeli and American positions are heavy with confident affirmations of intent, but neither side appears to have a political endgame in mind that could end the carnage in Gaza. That’s
Yerevan does not want to repeat the mistakes of the past by relying too much on a single ally. Armenia is on the brink of formulating a new foreign policy. Moscow’s silent acquiescence during September’s one-day war, in which Azerbaijan seized the long-disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, prompting the flight of all Karabakh Armenians, means most
Beyond the logics of diplomatic repositioning, supply chains are another key factor for comprehending the new world, in particular those related to materials essential to the industrial and energy transition. The agreements and alliances that emerge in this arena will be critical. Today, states are faced with a vital strategic choice between privileging economic or
On November 15th U.S. President Biden met with Chinese President Xi on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference. “We have to ensure that competition does not veer into conflict,” Biden said at the start of the summit. For two large countries like China and the United States, turning their back on each other
18 hours ago 6:30pm ETClick here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report.Click here to see ISW’s 3D control of terrain topographic map of Ukraine. Use of a computer (not a mobile device) is strongly recommended for using
Information Cutoff: 2:00 pm ESTThe Iran Update provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities abroad that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests. It also covers events and trends that affect the stability and decision-making of the Iranian regime. The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for
October 5, 2023 | Part Of 2023 Lviv Book Forum 2023-11-26T17:24:02-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvM2RiXC8wMDJcLzE3MDEwMzg2NDFfMDAyLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19Journalist Christina Lamb ("Our Bodies, Their Battlefields") joined PEN Ukraine’s Tetyana Teren, Lviv Book Forum program director Sofia Cheliak, and human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk to discuss the experiences of women during wartime. This event was part of the 2023 Lviv Book Forum held in