Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Role of African Union scrutinized in Ethiopia, Tigray peace talks

October 24, 2022

An Ethiopian government delegation and Tigray forces are meeting in South Africa for the first formal peace talks since war broke out two years ago. The talks are being mediated by the African Union (AU).

International Reach
International
Law, Government & Public Policy

High stakes and high risk in Nigeria landmark election

February 24, 2023

On Saturday, Nigerians will head to the polls for a fiercely-competitive presidential election in Africa’s largest democracy. 

International
International Reach

U.S. tech restrictions on China could backfire without ally support

October 7, 2022

The Biden administration has announced new export restrictions aimed at curbing China's advanced computing and chip production capabilities.

Law and Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy
International Reach

After one year of war, how to break the stalemate in Ukraine?

February 20, 2023

David Silbey is an associate professor of history at Cornell University, he says the war in Ukraine is starting to resemble the kind of proxy conflicts we saw during the Cold War.

International Reach
Washington D.C.

‘Fearmongering’ drives Netanyahu’s comeback in Israel

November 2, 2022

Former Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is on the verge of returning to office and the country is likely to be led by one of its most conservative governments. Netanyahu’s comeback appears powered by politician Itamar Ben-Gvir and the far-right.

International Reach
International
Law and Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy

Drones ‘arms race’ renews debate on global governance

October 20, 2022

The United States is calling for a United Nations Security Council briefing regarding news that Russia is using Iranian drones for its war on Ukraine.

International Reach
Foreign Policy
Law and Policy
Law, Government & Public Policy

Martial law anniversary marked by ‘historical revisionism’

September 16, 2022

September 21st marks the 50th anniversary of the late President Ferdinand Marcos imposing martial law on the Philippines.

International Reach
International

Policy inconsistent with UK reality: Cornell experts available on Truss resignation

October 20, 2022

Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced she will resign after 44 days in office. 

International Reach
International

Digital focus of Asia trade plan will help U.S. companies, allies

May 23, 2022

The United States and twelve other nations are joining forces to create a new alliance, termed the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. One of its four main goals is paving the way for greater digital trade.

International
International Reach
Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
Economics and Business

Somalia faces ‘four horsemen of the food emergency apocalypse’

September 6, 2022

The United Nations warns parts of Somalia will be hit by famine between October and December as a drought worsens and global food prices surge.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine
International
International Reach