Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group & Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos
Candace Rondeaux examines Russia’s descent into mercenary chaos in her latest book, Putin's Sledgehammer.
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Harvard Has a Weapon in The Fight Against Trump. Here’s Why the University Isn’t Using It.
For Vox, Kevin Carey explores why wealthy universities are not using their endowments to counter the Trump administration’s attacks.
How Shared Digital Infrastructure Can Bridge the Gap in Africa
Visiting Fellow Nii Simmonds discusses how shared digital infrastructure can breed economic growth and technological advancement.
When Trump Is Done, What Will Remain of Public Education?
For The New York Times, Adam Harris examines the Trump administration's recent actions affecting education.
American Corporations Didn’t Want To Diversify, Anyway
For The Guardian, Adam Harris explores the historical and political factors influencing American corporations' approaches to DEI initiatives
The Legal Counteroffensive to Russia’s Hybrid War
Candace Rondeaux reveals how Wagner has morphed from a brutal mercenary outfit into a covert arm of Russian intelligence.
AFRICOM Provides Death Tolls for 2025 Strikes
AFRICOM provides new details on its 2025 strikes in Somalia
America’s Voice No Longer Speaks for Democracy
The Trump administration's closure of Voice of America and USAID dismantles the U.S.'s democracy-promoting infrastructure.
Innovation Economy: Fuel For The Engines
Shalin Jyotishi is profiled in Site Selection Magazine.
Why Trump Wants to Control Universities
The Radio Atlantic podcast featured Adam Harris on an episode discussing the Trump administration’s current attack on universities.
So You Want BEAD to Be Tech Neutral?
Jessica Dine on the shift towards tech neutrality for the BEAD program.
Developing Countries are Struggling to Achieve Their Technology Aims
Nii Simmonds explores how shared digital infrastructure can help emerging economies overcome barriers and accelerate inclusive growth.
Waiting for What’s Next
Sarah Carr wrote an article in Slate Magazine about the Trump administration's actions targeting students with disabilities.
Inside the Push to Modernize Manufacturing training: Insights from SME and New America
Shalin Jyotishi joins Manufacturing An American Century to discuss New America's FOWIE and a new national Accelerator for Community Colleges
Trump Administration Wants ‘AI Dominance’ But Lays Siege to Key Grant Agency
Shalin Jyotishi is quoted in The Chronicle of Higher Education about how budget cuts and more at the NSF could hinder AI research.