Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Xi’s personalized, opaque rule eroding trust in Chinese economy

October 24, 2022

With the 20th National Congress of China’s Communist Party over, the country has finally reported that its third-quarter gross domestic product grew, beating expectations.

Law and Policy
Economics and Business
International Reach
International

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

With visit to Taiwan, Pelosi upsets Xi-Biden’s balancing act

August 2, 2022

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island. 

International Reach
International
Foreign Policy
Law and Policy

NATO decision on Finland, Sweden strong on paper, future unclear

June 29, 2022

NATO has formally invited Finland and Sweden to join its alliance after Turkey dropped its objections. The decision comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine continues.

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