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North Korean troops are reportedly aiding Russia. What kind of effect could they have on the battlefield? 
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North Korean troops are reportedly aiding Russia. What kind of effect could they have on the battlefield? 

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Election 2024: Why Europe watched anxiously as Americans cast their ballots for president
A portrait of Kamala Harris (left) and Donald Trump (right).

Election 2024: Why Europe watched anxiously as Americans cast their ballots for president

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Will the international legal system ultimately hold those accountable for atrocities in the Russia-Ukraine, Hamas-Israel wars?
Hundreds of people sit in the United Nations Headquarters, a room with green carpets and wooden benches facing large TV screens.

Will the international legal system ultimately hold those accountable for atrocities in the Russia-Ukraine, Hamas-Israel wars?

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Russian warships in Cuba recalls ‘Cold War posturing,’ but no threat, expert says
A Cuban sailor walking outside in the sun past a Russian Navy ship.

Russian warships in Cuba recalls ‘Cold War posturing,’ but no threat, expert says

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What does it mean that the Russian Orthodox Church is calling Putin’s invasion of Ukraine a ‘holy war’?
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What does it mean that the Russian Orthodox Church is calling Putin’s invasion of Ukraine a ‘holy war’?

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Are the Western allies still committed to helping Ukraine defeat Russia after two years of the Russia-Ukraine war?
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Are the Western allies still committed to helping Ukraine defeat Russia after two years of the Russia-Ukraine war?

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If Russia is developing some kind of space-based weapon, Putin may never get to use it. Here’s why
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If Russia is developing some kind of space-based weapon, Putin may never get to use it. Here’s why

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How would a second Trump term impact NATO, US-Russia relations, the war in Europe?
Silhouette of President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin standing next to each other.

How would a second Trump term impact NATO, US-Russia relations, the war in Europe?

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Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III?
Smoke billowing from an apartment building in Ukraine that had been hit by a Russian missile.

Could the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars escalate into World War III?

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Military AI: New book anticipates a world of ‘killer robots’ — and the need to regulate them
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Military AI: New book anticipates a world of ‘killer robots’ — and the need to regulate them

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China pushing message it is more neutral and better suited than US to lead global security, researchers say  
Troops in the Russia Ukraine War walking outside.

China pushing message it is more neutral and better suited than US to lead global security, researchers say  

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Old architecture, new democracy? In Tbilisi, they go together.
Various architecture in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Old architecture, new democracy? In Tbilisi, they go together.

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NATO rides the wave of unprecedented unity while being careful to not cross a political line with Russia
Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference

NATO rides the wave of unprecedented unity while being careful to not cross a political line with Russia

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Should athletes shake hands during war? A look at this year’s Wimbledon handshaking controversy
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Should athletes shake hands during war? A look at this year’s Wimbledon handshaking controversy

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Why are cluster munitions, or cluster bombs, so controversial?
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Why are cluster munitions, or cluster bombs, so controversial?

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Northeastern professor meets India’s PM Modi, explains the first state visit 
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Northeastern professor meets India’s PM Modi, explains the first state visit 

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Meta fine shows EU is ‘regulatory superpower,’ Northeastern expert says
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Meta fine shows EU is ‘regulatory superpower,’ Northeastern expert says

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As Finland prepares to join NATO, defense forces have become more ‘visible’ inside its borders
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As Finland prepares to join NATO, defense forces have become more ‘visible’ inside its borders

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Northeastern’s Mai’a Cross receives prestigious lifetime membership on the Council on Foreign Relations
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Northeastern’s Mai’a Cross receives prestigious lifetime membership on the Council on Foreign Relations

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Christian nationalists are enamored with Putin, even if they oppose Russia, new research from Northeastern professor says
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Christian nationalists are enamored with Putin, even if they oppose Russia, new research from Northeastern professor says

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One year later, Northeastern experts say no end in sight for Russia’s war on Ukraine
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One year later, Northeastern experts say no end in sight for Russia’s war on Ukraine

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Western allies ‘ramping up’ in Ukraine despite corruption scandal 
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Western allies ‘ramping up’ in Ukraine despite corruption scandal 

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Russia-Ukraine war in 2023: Can there be a way out? 
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Russia-Ukraine war in 2023: Can there be a way out? 

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Price cap on Russian oil is experimental, but Russia won’t get away unscathed, Northeastern expert says
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Price cap on Russian oil is experimental, but Russia won’t get away unscathed, Northeastern expert says

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Brittney Griner ‘will be a different person’ after traumatic Russian imprisonment, says Northeastern psychologist
Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner ‘will be a different person’ after traumatic Russian imprisonment, says Northeastern psychologist

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Northeastern grad took a stand against the war in Ukraine and extricated her employees from Russia
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Northeastern grad took a stand against the war in Ukraine and extricated her employees from Russia

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How will Ukraine survive winter if Russia decides to ramp up infrastructure attacks?
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How will Ukraine survive winter if Russia decides to ramp up infrastructure attacks?

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

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When will Russia’s war on Ukraine end? Or will it continue for the sake of conflict?
People walk among destroyed military vehicles on a city street

When will Russia’s war on Ukraine end? Or will it continue for the sake of conflict?

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How likely is a nuclear attack and how to prepare for it?

How likely is a nuclear attack and how to prepare for it?

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Northeastern grad student puts together art auction for Ukraine 
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Northeastern grad student puts together art auction for Ukraine 

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What is greedflation – and is it driving higher prices?
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What is greedflation – and is it driving higher prices?

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How has the threat of World War III evolved, now that Russia and Ukraine have entered a ‘protracted’ war?
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How has the threat of World War III evolved, now that Russia and Ukraine have entered a ‘protracted’ war?

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Ukraine-Russia grain export deal could still go forward, but Russian attack on grain port puts trust in jeopardy, Northeastern expert say

Ukraine-Russia grain export deal could still go forward, but Russian attack on grain port puts trust in jeopardy, Northeastern expert say

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Is inflation creating a ‘new normal’ of high food prices? 
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Is inflation creating a ‘new normal’ of high food prices? 

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In the new Europe ‘neutrality is no longer an option’
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In the new Europe ‘neutrality is no longer an option’

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How long will inflation last? And will it trigger a recession?
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How long will inflation last? And will it trigger a recession?

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How do Russian citizens feel about the war in Ukraine? Here’s why it’s hard to tell.

How do Russian citizens feel about the war in Ukraine? Here’s why it’s hard to tell.

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Are you more likely to believe misinformation about Ukraine or COVID-19?

Are you more likely to believe misinformation about Ukraine or COVID-19?

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Has Russia’s timeline in Ukraine accelerated? Here’s what you need to know.

Has Russia’s timeline in Ukraine accelerated? Here’s what you need to know.

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The shackles of the United Nations Security Council veto, explained

The shackles of the United Nations Security Council veto, explained

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What does the US have to do to avoid a recession?

What does the US have to do to avoid a recession?

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At war’s end, will Ukrainian refugees come home–or thrive elsewhere?

At war’s end, will Ukrainian refugees come home–or thrive elsewhere?

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A more insidious form of Holocaust denial emerges
Robert Salomon Morton Lecturer Jan Grabowski, Professor of History at the University of Ottawa and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, speaks about Holocaust denial and distortion in Northeastern's West Village.

A more insidious form of Holocaust denial emerges

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War crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide? How to understand Russian atrocities in Ukraine.

War crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide? How to understand Russian atrocities in Ukraine.

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How to simplify complex supply chains amid unprecedented disruption

How to simplify complex supply chains amid unprecedented disruption

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Why aren’t we using the global gas crisis to go green?
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Why aren’t we using the global gas crisis to go green?

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Deepfakes and fake news pose a growing threat to democracy, experts warn

Deepfakes and fake news pose a growing threat to democracy, experts warn

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Why Ukrainian neutrality may not be a pathway to peace

Why Ukrainian neutrality may not be a pathway to peace

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Why Biden’s call for Putin’s ouster isn’t damaging the Ukraine negotiations
In this photo provided by Turkish Presidency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, gives a speech to welcome the Russian, left, and Ukrainian delegations ahead of their talks, in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Why Biden’s call for Putin’s ouster isn’t damaging the Ukraine negotiations

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Russian students at Northeastern express support for Ukraine, share feelings about the war
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Russian students at Northeastern express support for Ukraine, share feelings about the war

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The other casualty of the war in Ukraine–architecture

The other casualty of the war in Ukraine–architecture

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The war in Ukraine is creating a massive grain shortage. What does that mean for the rest of the world?

The war in Ukraine is creating a massive grain shortage. What does that mean for the rest of the world?

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What does the war in Ukraine have to do with the price of bananas? It’s complicated.
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What does the war in Ukraine have to do with the price of bananas? It’s complicated.

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A month into the invasion of Ukraine, is the Russian army becoming demoralized?

A month into the invasion of Ukraine, is the Russian army becoming demoralized?

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The Russia-Ukraine war could throw global supply chains into chaos. And that’s the best-case scenario.

The Russia-Ukraine war could throw global supply chains into chaos. And that’s the best-case scenario.

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Speak out and compete, or stay silent and stay home? Russian athletes face a dilemma.

Speak out and compete, or stay silent and stay home? Russian athletes face a dilemma.

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Unlike other refugees, Ukrainians are being met with open arms in Europe. Is it racism, or a new attitude toward those fleeing war?
Map of eastern Europe that shows where Ukrainian refugees have fled since Russia invaded the country.

Unlike other refugees, Ukrainians are being met with open arms in Europe. Is it racism, or a new attitude toward those fleeing war?

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What happens to an American imprisoned in Russia? For a WNBA star, the troubles have only just begun

What happens to an American imprisoned in Russia? For a WNBA star, the troubles have only just begun

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War is about suffering and death. But should those images be portrayed in the news?

War is about suffering and death. But should those images be portrayed in the news?

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Is World War III possible? The next few weeks will tell.
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Is World War III possible? The next few weeks will tell.

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Will Putin face war crimes charges? Here’s how the legal process may play out.
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Will Putin face war crimes charges? Here’s how the legal process may play out.

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How will the Russian invasion of Ukraine end? And at what cost?

How will the Russian invasion of Ukraine end? And at what cost?

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Russia hasn’t launched a massive cyberattack on Ukraine yet. Why not?

Russia hasn’t launched a massive cyberattack on Ukraine yet. Why not?

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What could SpaceX’s Starlink do for Ukraine?

What could SpaceX’s Starlink do for Ukraine?

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In a historic shift driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, Germany building up its military
The Ukrainian city of Irpin, 22 kilometers northwest of Kyiv, is experiencing heavy fighting as Ukrainian Forces attempt to halt the Russian Forces advancing towards the capital city on March 3, 2022.

In a historic shift driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, Germany building up its military

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How TikTok is influencing the tide of war in Ukraine

How TikTok is influencing the tide of war in Ukraine

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The International Space Station may become a casualty of the Russian war in Ukraine
International Space Station.

The International Space Station may become a casualty of the Russian war in Ukraine

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Putin raised Russia’s nuclear forces alert status. What does that mean?
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Putin raised Russia’s nuclear forces alert status. What does that mean?

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Vladimir Putin aimed to weaken Western alliances. He is strengthening them instead.
Lawmakers applaud during German Chancellor Olaf Scholz' speech on the Russian invasion of the Ukraine during a meeting of the German federal parliament, Bundestag, at the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 27, 2022. Nowhere has the change been more pronounced than in Germany, the European Union's leading economic power but also a country that has been reluctant to invest heavily in military power, in large part because of its militaristic past which resulted in the horror of World War II.

Vladimir Putin aimed to weaken Western alliances. He is strengthening them instead.

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What is NATO’s Response Force, and why is it being activated?

What is NATO’s Response Force, and why is it being activated?

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SWIFT, the ‘nuclear option,’ is about to be used as a sanction on Russia
Protesters demand that Russia be banned from the SWIFT system during a rally for Ukraine at the White House. This system facilitates international interbank transactions, and banning Russia would severely curtail business transactions and banking. Hundreds of people protested following Russia's overnight invasion of Ukraine to demand sanctions on Russia and military assistance for Ukraine. The event was sponsored by United Help Ukraine, a U.S.-based assistance and advocacy organization.

SWIFT, the ‘nuclear option,’ is about to be used as a sanction on Russia

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Russian disinformation is part of its war effort in Ukraine. How can the West respond?
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Russian disinformation is part of its war effort in Ukraine. How can the West respond?

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What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for the global balance of power

What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for the global balance of power

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Stunned students protest Russian invasion of Ukraine

Stunned students protest Russian invasion of Ukraine

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What do we call what’s happening in Ukraine? Words matter

What do we call what’s happening in Ukraine? Words matter

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Economic sanctions may hurt, but they rarely deter
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Economic sanctions may hurt, but they rarely deter

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