Five things to know about the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri In this television image from Arab satellite station Al-Jazeera, Osama bin Laden, right, listens as his top deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri speaks at an undisclosed location, in this image made from undated video tape broadcast by the station Monday April 15, 2002. (Image: AP Photo/Al-Jazeera/APTN) Five things to know about the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri Farah N. Jan, senior lecturer in international relations and political science, discusses what happened, what his killing means for counterterrorism, and the impact it will have on the future of al-Qaida.
Five things to know about the Taiwan-China conflict TV news shows a map marking the areas where China is conducting live fire exercises near Taiwan, at a beauty salon in Taipei, Taiwan, on Aug. 4, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying) Five things to know about the Taiwan-China conflict Penn Today spoke with Thomas J. Shattuck of Perry World House about the political and military history of the conflict between Taiwan and China, as well as its potential economic impact.
Appeal or wait? Brittney Griner’s legal team faces tough decision post-sentencing, says expert Penn In the News CBC Radio (Canada) Appeal or wait? Brittney Griner’s legal team faces tough decision post-sentencing, says expert Ph.D. candidate Kimberly St. Julian Varnon of the School of Arts & Sciences, who advised the WNBA Players’ Association on Brittney Griner’s case, outlines the post-sentencing path for Griner and her legal team. Exploring Mongolia with an insider’s view, no luggage necessary Professor Christopher P. Atwood (left), the group’s guide Javzandulam Sodnom (right), and Penn Global seminar students at the ceremonial gate near the entrance to the Bogd Khan’s Winter Palace in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. They are toasting with small cups of “airag,” or fermented mare’s milk, a traditional drink which Penn graduate Yang Yuqing (yellow shirt, center), who is currently studying in Mongolia, brought for the class. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) Exploring Mongolia with an insider’s view, no luggage necessary Students in Christopher P. Atwood’s Penn Global seminar on Mongolian civilization explored the capital and vast grasslands of Mongolia, meeting welcoming locals along the way. The legacy of Shinzo Abe People queue to offer flowers and prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Zojoji temple prior to his funeral on July 12, 2022, in Tokyo. Abe was assassinated on July 8 while campaigning in Nara, western Japan. (Image: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Q&A The legacy of Shinzo Abe Frederick R. Dickinson, professor of Japanese history and director of the Center for East Asian Studies, offers his take on Abe’s impact on Japan, foreign policy, and lessons we can draw from his killing. Biden’s next foreign policy test is here Penn In the News Politico.com Biden’s next foreign policy test is here Joseph Westphal of the Wharton School is interviewed on the importance of President Biden’s trip to the Middle East this week. Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back inside after reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. (Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Q&A Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers his insight on what led to this moment, what might be next, and what it all means for the future of the U.K. Europe can’t afford vacillation on Ukraine Penn In the News Foreign Policy Europe can’t afford vacillation on Ukraine Ph.D. student Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that Ukrainians have paid a price in blood for an EU future. Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold. Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via teleconference in Moscow, March 10, 2022. (Image: Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Christopher Carothers of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China discusses how Putin managed to personalize power for himself and what that means for Russia’s neighbors and the world. Load More
Exploring Mongolia with an insider’s view, no luggage necessary Professor Christopher P. Atwood (left), the group’s guide Javzandulam Sodnom (right), and Penn Global seminar students at the ceremonial gate near the entrance to the Bogd Khan’s Winter Palace in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. They are toasting with small cups of “airag,” or fermented mare’s milk, a traditional drink which Penn graduate Yang Yuqing (yellow shirt, center), who is currently studying in Mongolia, brought for the class. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) Exploring Mongolia with an insider’s view, no luggage necessary Students in Christopher P. Atwood’s Penn Global seminar on Mongolian civilization explored the capital and vast grasslands of Mongolia, meeting welcoming locals along the way.
The legacy of Shinzo Abe People queue to offer flowers and prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Zojoji temple prior to his funeral on July 12, 2022, in Tokyo. Abe was assassinated on July 8 while campaigning in Nara, western Japan. (Image: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Q&A The legacy of Shinzo Abe Frederick R. Dickinson, professor of Japanese history and director of the Center for East Asian Studies, offers his take on Abe’s impact on Japan, foreign policy, and lessons we can draw from his killing.
Biden’s next foreign policy test is here Penn In the News Politico.com Biden’s next foreign policy test is here Joseph Westphal of the Wharton School is interviewed on the importance of President Biden’s trip to the Middle East this week. Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back inside after reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. (Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Q&A Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers his insight on what led to this moment, what might be next, and what it all means for the future of the U.K. Europe can’t afford vacillation on Ukraine Penn In the News Foreign Policy Europe can’t afford vacillation on Ukraine Ph.D. student Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that Ukrainians have paid a price in blood for an EU future. Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold. Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via teleconference in Moscow, March 10, 2022. (Image: Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Christopher Carothers of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China discusses how Putin managed to personalize power for himself and what that means for Russia’s neighbors and the world. Load More
Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back inside after reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. (Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Q&A Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers his insight on what led to this moment, what might be next, and what it all means for the future of the U.K.
Europe can’t afford vacillation on Ukraine Penn In the News Foreign Policy Europe can’t afford vacillation on Ukraine Ph.D. student Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that Ukrainians have paid a price in blood for an EU future. Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold. Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via teleconference in Moscow, March 10, 2022. (Image: Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Christopher Carothers of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China discusses how Putin managed to personalize power for himself and what that means for Russia’s neighbors and the world.
Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold.
Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via teleconference in Moscow, March 10, 2022. (Image: Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Christopher Carothers of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China discusses how Putin managed to personalize power for himself and what that means for Russia’s neighbors and the world.