Plus, what emerging technologies mean for health care in Africa, and how climate, education, and gender equality intersect.
Russia’s nuclear policy Russia’s doctrine for the use of nuclear weapons has gone through several evolutions over the past 15 years. Though changes in 2010 and 2020 seemed relatively benign, Vladimir Putin recently announced additional modifications which appear more meaningful. These developments introduce ambiguity on when Russia might employ nuclear arms in a bid to persuade the West to stand down from further helping Ukraine. However, Western governments can and should question whether the new elements of Russia’s nuclear doctrine and implied nuclear threats have any real credibility, argues Steven Pifer. |
More research and commentary The wide-ranging impacts of climate disasters. Each year, 40 million children have their education disrupted by climate-induced extreme weather events. With world leaders gathering now for the 29th U.N. Climate Change Conference, alumni Echidna Global Scholars discuss how climate, education, and gender equality intersect. Tech and health care in Africa. Africa is rapidly becoming a hub for technological innovation in health care. Landry Signé explains how emerging technologies—including AI, biotechnology, fintech, and more—can help address critical challenges in the health sector and outlines strategies to leverage these tools at the continental, regional, national, and local levels. |
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