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Britain's King Charles III leaves the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth?

Why the UK needs the realms and the Commonwealth much more than they need the UK

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has reignited conversations among the United Kingdom's dominions and the Commonwealth members about their colonial past, reparations and the desire of some of the realms to become fully independent. What is at stake for the British monarchy, and will King Charles III manage to preserve his sphere of influence as is?

by Alena Kuzub September 22, 2022

A birds-eye view of homes flooded by Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico

Recovery from Hurricane Fiona cuts to the heart of US-Puerto Rico relations

Hurricane Fiona swept through Puerto Rico last weekend, but the island’s struggles to recover represent a bigger issue and open up questions about its complex, troubled history with the U.S., according to Northeastern University experts.

by Cody Mello-Klein September 22, 2022

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

The founder of Patagonia gave away his company to fight climate change. Is that really as good as it sounds?

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s unconventional decision to transfer ownership of his billion-dollar company to a newly created trust and nonprofit to fight climate change sounds like good news. But it could have some unintended consequences, Northeastern experts say.

by Cody Mello-Klein September 20, 2022

A person wearing a black jacket is holding a child while surrounded by people.ed by people.

Did Ron DeSantis violate human trafficking laws by sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard?

Many current and former politicians—including Hillary Clinton—condemned DeSantis’ actions, with some suggesting they amount to human trafficking. But do they? A Northeastern criminal justice expert and Massachusetts lawmaker weigh in.

by Tanner Stening September 19, 2022

Just how biased is the mainstream media?

Charges of media bias from business leaders, consumers of news, politicians and others have become routine, reflecting the deepening partisan divisions in society at-large. But Jonathan Kaufman, director of Northeastern’s School of Journalism, says such assertions do not fully reflect actual journalistic practices.

by Tanner Stening September 16, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is escorted down a street lined with thousands or people.

Why do so many Americans love the royals? Celebrity, entertainment, uniqueness?

As the United Kingdom says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, Northeastern experts explain how the British monarchy achieved worldwide popularity—and what could happen next.

by Jessica Taylor Price September 16, 2022

Ukrainian armed forces walking through Izium, Ukraine.

The shift of power in the war theater in Ukraine is yet to be seen, Northeastern expert says

The successful counterattack of Ukrainian forces might have revealed weaknesses of the Russian military and delivered a blow to the Kremlin’s propaganda machine, but it does not mean that Ukraine has a significant advantage over Russia.

by Alena Kuzub September 15, 2022

Northeastern’s London campus reacts to passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the ‘embodiment of stability’

Queen Elizabeth II's role was largely ceremonial for much of her life. Still, Northeastern experts say her death is a great loss for the United Kingdom, where she was almost universally admired.

by Jessica Taylor Price September 8, 2022

Homes are surrounded by floodwaters in Sohbat Pur city, a district of Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province. Disaster officials say nearly a half million people in Pakistan are crowded into camps after losing their homes in widespread flooding caused by unprecedented monsoon rains in recent weeks. AP Photo/Zahid Hussain

What the world can learn from the devastating floods in Pakistan

Devastating natural disasters like Pakistan’s floods are not acts of God, but rather consequences of global warming, a Northeastern expert in climate extremes and infrastructure resilience says. Now is the time for communities and governments around the world to invest into climate resilience and adaptation.

by Alena Kuzub September 8, 2022

British lawmaker Liz Truss speaks after winning the Conservative Party leadership contest at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London.

Here’s why new prime minister Liz Truss faces UK’s most difficult challenges since World War II

Boris Johnson’s replacement inherits high inflation, a potential recession, surging energy costs and anticipated fuel shortages for the winter ahead. “There's no margin for error for her,” says Pablo Calderón Martínez, an assistant professor in politics and international relations at Northeastern in London.

by Ian Thomsen September 5, 2022

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