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France’s role in the Sahel is under scrutiny as military strategies falter and local resentment grows. Explore the root causes of the crisis and how genuine partnerships—not paternalism—can rebuild trust and stability in the region.

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Indiana University Hamilton Lugar School's Adam Liff sounds the alarm on the accelerating disappearance of expertise and coursework on Japanese foreign policy at major U.S. universities. His US-Japan Foundation report – now cited by global media – calls for urgent investment to safeguard the future of Japanese studies in American universities.

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How can governments and tech companies balance digital growth with environmental responsibility? See what Hamilton Lugar School Associate Professor Jessica Steinberg told WVXU about the rising resource demands of data centers.

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Professor Hong Zhang explains China’s shift toward public-private partnerships in African infrastructure, a move that could attract global investors and signal renewed Chinese commitment to the region’s infrastructure development.

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Traditional Chinese literature has been known for canonical genres like poetry, fiction, and drama. What were other types of textual productions and how were generic boundaries crossed and remade? A new book edited by Hamilton Lugar’s Manling Luo explores these themes through nine case studies.  

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When the guardrails of democracy weaken, who steps in? Congressman Lee Hamilton explores why America’s checks and balances are under strain—and what it means for the future of governance.

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Rep. Lee Hamilton says Americans want a Congress that deliberates before war and works beyond party lines. Read his latest reflections on why Congress reclaiming its constitutional role isn’t just housekeeping—it’s essential to restoring trust in government.

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