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What international law says about Israel’s collective punishments against Palestinian civilians
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Leonie Fleischmann, Senior Lecturer in International Politics, City St George’s, University of London A recent episode on the West Bank when hundreds of Palestinian men were detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has highlighted the IDF’s tactic of “collective punishment”. This is defined as “a…
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The latest Tory defector to Reform wrote David Cameron’s ‘hug a hoodie’ speech – here’s why that matters now
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Nicholas Dickinson, Lecturer in Politics, University of Exeter Conservative party leader David Cameron gave a speech in 2007 on social justice which is remembered as the “hug a hoodie” moment. In it, he laid out the foundations of what would become the “big society” social programme…
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Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Beth Gazley, Professor of Nonprofit Management and Policy, Indiana University Charlie Kirk speaks at the opening of the Turning Point Action conference on July 15, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Following the Sept. 10, 2025, death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in…
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Why Florida’s plan to end vaccine mandates will likely spread to other conservative states
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Anindya Kundu, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Florida International University Florida has been a leader for other conservative states on education reform. iStock/Getty Images Plus Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan in early September 2025 that he intends to make Florida the first state…
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Soil erosion is tearing DRC cities apart: what’s causing urban gullies, and how to prevent them
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Matthias Vanmaercke, Associate professor BOF Faculty of Science, KU Leuven In fast-growing cities like some in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), heavy rains are carving huge scars into the land. Known as urban gullies, these deep erosion channels can swallow homes, destroy roads and displace…
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4 decades after the landmark book ‘Alone in a Crowd,’ women in the trades still battle bias – a professor-turned-welder reflects
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Jo Mackiewicz, Professor of Rhetoric and Professional Communication, Iowa State University A few years ago, while working as a professor and as a welder at a small repair and fabrication shop, I went looking for books about women in the skilled trades. In the few…
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For birds, flocks promise safety – especially if you’re faster than your neighbor
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Joan Strassmann, Professor of Biology, Washington University in St. Louis Sanderlings run in groups as they hunt for food in the sand on Long Beach Island, N.J. Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography/Moment via Getty Images As I walked along Bolivar Flats, just across from…
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Scams and frauds: Here are the tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and cryptocurrencies
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Rahul Telang, Professor of Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University Scammers often direct victims to convert cash to untraceable cryptocurrency and send it to them. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Scams are nothing new – fraud has existed as long as human greed. What changes are the tools. Scammers…
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A cold shock to ease the burn − how brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Marcelo Bigliassi, Assistant Professor, Florida International University When you lift weights, walk up a steep hill or ride a bike, your body is continuously sending sensory signals to your brain. These signals paint a picture of the physical sensation of what you’re doing. Your brain then…
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Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 – a geriatrician explains the change
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Laurie Archbald-Pannone, Associate Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Virginia A new version of the pneumonia vaccine that specifically targets strains that affect adults helped spur the updated recommendations. zoranm/E+ via Getty Images Autumn brings a chill in the air – and the start…