Has the page of COVID-19 finally turned? The pandemic’s psychological scars remain
It’s been a long and uncertain road, with some groups shouldering a disproportionately greater burden of mental anguish from COVID-19.
Yet now there’s a glimmer...
Can Putin accept peace but also save face?
This Wednesday, UC Riverside News asked leading Ukraine-Russia expert Paul D'Anieri to weigh in on breaking developments related to a 15-point peace plan being...
Unlike other refugees, Ukrainians are being met with open arms in Europe. Is it...
Russian president Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has created a refugee crisis the likes of which hasn’t been seen in decades.
More than 2.5 million...
How to stay motivated – or make peace without it
Distraction is everywhere.
From endless emails to countless meetings, it can easily zap motivation.
Ongoing research shows there are ways to protect motivation, and maybe even...
What will it take to transition to electric cars
The adoption of electric vehicles is a key part of the decarbonization of the economy.
Kenneth Gillingham, professor of environmental and energy economics, says that...
Ray Dalio: Why I am very bullish on China
According to Fortune, for almost 40 years, Ray Dalio has spoken of his fascination with China and has been a vocal booster of the...
What Putin’s invasion of Ukraine looks like for everyday Russians
The day after Prof. Konstantin Sonin finished a public lecture in Moscow, Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
A Russian citizen, the University...
Ray Dalio: Two reasons I don’t like Bitcoin
If you're looking to use Bitcoin to preserve capital or grow your assets, you can find that its price is highly volatile.
In fact, there is...
How economic sanctions on Russia play out for the world
The international sanctions imposed on Russia are expected to lead to a double-digit contraction of the Russian economy, according to a new Policy Brief...
What’s Russia’s nuclear option
Ukraine has staunched the Russian invasion of its borders for two weeks now, holding off an army hellbent on occupying its cities even as...