International Relations

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Junior Chloe Gong has a deal to publish young-adult novel set in 1920s Shanghai

In addition to pursuing her double-major in English and international relations, junior Chloe Gong is writing a novel, a take on “Romeo and Juliet” set in 1920s Shanghai. “These Violent Delights,” is expected to be released next fall.

International students face hurdles under Trump administration policy

Amy Gadsden of Penn Global commented on news that it has become increasingly difficult for international students to attain visas for study in the U.S. under the Trump administration. “We’re alienating, potentially, a population that could be very favorably inclined to the United States,” she said.

China’s multiple crises

Jacques deLisle of the Law School and the School of Arts and Sciences joined a conversation about pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and about U.S.-China relations during the ongoing trade war.

Understanding Kashmir

Suvir Kaul of the School of Arts and Sciences talks about political conflict between Indian and Pakistan. “I’m watching this [Indian] government doing all it can to change that kind of unitary sense of the nation and that’s what worries me enormously,” said Kaul.

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In Hong Kong, a new round in the long-standing clash over law, autonomy, and democracy

Political scientist Jacques deLisle explains what spurred the latest conflict, and whether the desire to end it could prompt mainland China to intervene with force.

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The role of UN ambassador, explained

Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, distinguished global leader-in-residence at Perry World House, describes the workings of the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.—and whether it matters that it’s no longer of cabinet status.

Marjorie Margolies: ‘Diplomacy is really important and Trump sucks at it’

Marjorie Margolies of the School of Arts and Sciences wrote an opinion piece on U.S. diplomacy in North Korea. “If we can take this historic moment and translate it diplomatically into serious denuclearization of the situation, as well as the propaganda, then we all win.”

Wait — why are the U.S., Russia and the E.U. suddenly cooperating in Moldova?

Mitchell Orenstein of the School of Arts and Sciences co-authored an article about new, albeit “fragile,” political alliances in Moldova. “The competition between Russia and the E.U. for power over this small country remains as fierce and dynamic as ever,” they wrote.

War with Iran is probably less likely than you think

Michael C. Horowitz of the School of Arts and Sciences writes about the likelihood of the United States engaging in war with Iran.

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