An article by Moritz Graefrath in Lawfare discusses the recent German election and highlights how Friedrich Merz's emphasis on strengthening European security could reshape relations, especially in light of recent U.S. political rhetoric. Read more 👉 ow.ly/5ZAL50VbhNq.

📣 We're hiring! GRI is looking for a motivated team player to spearhead our fundraising efforts. Applicants should have fundraising experience and should work proficiently with databases, spreadsheets, and Blackbaud CRM. Learn more & apply by February 5 👉 ow.ly/rRCg50UQBwE!

📢 New #PowerPlaybook report released by #AidData shows how #Beijing finances projects involving the #CriticalMinerals—copper, cobalt, nickel, lithium, and rare earth elements—needed for the world’s clean energy transition.

Get the research here 👉www.aiddata.org/chin....

Join us in two weeks for our first book launch of the semester: Britain and the International Civil Service by Amy Limoncelli!

Leading 15 awesome undergraduate students in Global Scholars Program at William & Mary @global-wm.bsky.social to Beijing🇨🇳 over the past nine days is an experience I will cherish forever. Highlights included inspiring meetings with 🇺🇸Ambassador Nicholas Burns & Ambassador Karl Eikenberry!

From my @global-wm.bsky.social colleague, Steve Hanson, and his co-author, @jeffkopstein.bsky.social. This is a short and timely follow-up to their recent book, Assault on the State (in the next comment). They put the U.S. case in comparative and historical context. 1/2

Proud to see our very own Ryan Musto contribute his expertise as a speaker at the recent Nuclear Discussion Forum. His insights continue to shape global conversations. 🌎 Read about the forum here: ow.ly/M9lk50UviyJ.

End-of-year Newsletter from @global-wm.bsky.social —links to research updates, our first-ever external review, and GRI's FY 24 Annual Report. Also, a link for William & Mary alums to volunteer to help GRI students write better policy memos. Pairs nicely with Egg Nog. bit.ly/3P5Z4t0

🆕 How colonial segregation policies impact land values in Mexico today

Today's article by Luis Baldomero-Quintana @global-wm.bsky.social, Guillermo Woo-Mora @pse.bsky.social & @enriquedlrosa.bsky.social King's College London ⤵️ voxdev.org/topic/instit...

New research led by GRI Affiliate Zach Conrad reveals a gap between reported and actual adherence to low-carb and low-fat diets. 🍽️ Explore the findings on diet trends and measurement accuracy 👉 ow.ly/WTFP50UufUU.

Nice to see this in print in The Journal of Urban Economics. How do official Chinese-funded infrastructure projects diffuse economic activity in developing countries? The strongest effects are in least-developed regions and near cities. 1/2 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Last week, GRI hosted the 3rd annual Gates Forum, led by W&M Chancellor Robert M. Gates. Focused on U.S. #sanctions and #economicstatecraft, it brought together leaders across sectors. A report on #bipartisan policy options is coming soon. Read the full research volume here: ow.ly/iJqu50Uq7WH.