Category: Analysis
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The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jeremiah Favara, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Gonzaga University Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders in Quantico, Va., on Sept. 30, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Pool via AP Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of military leaders at Marine…
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All government shutdowns disrupt science − in 2025, the consequences extend far beyond a lapse in funding
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Kenneth M. Evans, Fellow in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University The government shutdown will continue until Congress can pass a bill reopening it. Samuel Corum/AFP via Getty Images U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government…
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Why do giraffes have such long legs? Animal simulations reveal a surprising answer
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Roger S. Seymour, Professor Emeritus of Physiology, University of Adelaide If you’ve ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems clear: it lets them reach succulent leaves atop tall acacia trees in Africa. Only giraffes have direct access to those…
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Why do giraffes have such long legs? Animal simulations reveal a suprising answer
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Roger S. Seymour, Professor Emeritus of Physiology, University of Adelaide If you’ve ever wondered why the giraffe has such a long neck, the answer seems clear: it lets them reach succulent leaves atop tall acacia trees in Africa. Only giraffes have direct access to those…
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Is it aliens? Why that’s the least important question about interstellar objects
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Laura Nicole Driessen, Postdoctoral Researcher in Radio Astronomy, University of Sydney Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, captured by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured on July 21 2025. NASA, ESA, David Jewitt (UCLA); Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI) On October 29, Comet 3I/ATLAS reached its closest point to…
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Adult ADHD is diagnosed when you are ‘functionally impaired’. But what does that mean?
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By David Coghill, Financial Markets Foundation Chair of Developmental Mental Health, The University of Melbourne Tim Roberts/Getty Images Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 2.5% of adults and 7% of children. It causes difficulties with attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. If unrecognised…
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The anguish of losing: The Blue Jay fan’s guide to dealing with feelings of despair
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Craig Greenham, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Windsor The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. This tidy maxim has been used for years to describe sports outcomes. This polarized expression, however, oversimplifies fan reaction to events like the Blue Jays’ World Series…
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Trump’s squeeze of Venezuela goes beyond ‘Monroe doctrine’ – in ideology, intent and scale, it’s unprecedented
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Alan McPherson, Professor of History, Temple University Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro points at a map in September 2025. AP Photo/Jesus Vargas A massive military buildup in the Caribbean has sparked speculation that the U.S. is now engaged in its latest chapter of direct intervention in…
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Lasting peace and recovery in Gaza depends on local participation, not just ceasefires
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Mahmood Fayazi, Assistant Professor and Head of Disaster and Emergency Management Program, Royal Roads University Two years into the Israeli war in Gaza, world leaders recently gathered in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to deliberate on a long-awaited peace plan to end the conflict. As part of this…
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What’s the No. 1 MBA? Why business deans invest in rankings, knowing they miss a lot
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Catherine Heggerud, Associate Professor (Teaching), Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary When Harvard Business School tumbled to sixth place in the U.S. News MBA rankings in 2020, the reaction was swift. Critics questioned the methodology, picking up on earlier critiques of rankings. Some ranking skeptics…