Cheng Li examines Shanghai’s middle class in new book
Li’s book argues that American policymakers must not lose sight of the expansive dynamism and diversity in present-day China.
Tyrone Turner and Jonathan Guyer win Dateline awards
Two former ICWA fellows have both won awards from the Washington DC chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
In These Times: Amelia Frank-Vitale on migration’s root causes
If the Biden administration hopes to succeed in stemming migration from Central America, it must learn from the mistakes of previous US interventions.
Mother Jones: Karina Piser on unionizing bicycle couriers
New York’s food deliverers are banding together to demand labor protections and benefits.
New Yorker: Pramila Jayapal on Biden
The leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus says she's surprised how much she agrees with the president.
Foreign Policy: Neri Zilber on the violence in Israel
There is something new and more alarming in this round of fighting.
NYT: Emily Schultheis on the refugee who fought the far right
Alassa Mfouapon was falsely accused in the German media of starting a violent protest. So he went to court, and won.
Foreign Policy: Matthew Chitwood on Sinicization and Hui Muslims
Signs of China's growing Islamophobia spread beyond the Uyghur minority.
Newslines: Neri Zilber on Iran brinksmanship
Israeli intelligence officials acknowledge problems with a “maximum pressure” policy on Tehran.
NYT: Emily Schultheis on Germany’s defensive democracy
The party in question, Alternative for Germany, is in a protracted dispute with German intelligence.