A new study by Tarek Ghani, at WashU Olin Business School, found that, despite their lack of tech literacy, women in Afghanistan were able to use funds delivered directly to their phones to purchase food and other necessities. Aid agencies are already taking notice of the work.
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Diplomacy needed to deescalate war between Israel and Iran’s proxies, expert explains
The one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel arrived with no sign of a cease-fire agreement, and multiple signs that the fighting could expand to multiple fronts and go on for years. Virginia Tech global affairs expert Ariel Ahram answered more questions about the expanding conflict and what a solution will require.
University of Miami international relations specialists discuss the roots of the Houthi movement, their motivations, and the menace they pose
University of Miami international relations specialists discuss the roots of the Houthi movement, their motivations, and the menace they pose.