International Relations

Four people sit on a stage in front of a screen reading "Perry World House University of Pennsylvania" at a talk about Afghan women's rights.

What comes next for women and girls in Afghanistan

A panel discussion at Perry World House explored how Afghan women and girls have continued to organize and fight for their own equality despite the Taliban’s resurgence.

Russian hypocrisy and the death of a Zambian student in Ukraine

In an Op-Ed, Ph.D. student Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon of the School of Arts & Sciences examines the contrast between Russia’s narrative as a protector of African interests and its own mistreatment of Africans.

U.S.-China rivalry may shape 2023 for the world

Scott Moore of Penn Global says that a prolonged economic stagnation may be imminent in China, which would call into question some assumptions about China’s rise.

One person holds a framed image of Vladimir Lenin and another holds one of Josef Stalin as others wave red flags behind them in Moscow's Revolution Square.

Soviet Union’s centenary

Experts from across Penn share their thoughts on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Soviet Union.

Seven China scholars sit on a stage in front of an audience at Perry World house

Scholars look at ramifications from ‘zero COVID’ protests in China

The Center for the Study of Contemporary China, in co-sponsorship with Perry World House, held a forum to discuss the protests and what they mean for China and its citizens going forward.

Don’t assume China cannot change

In an Op-Ed, Amy E. Gadsden of Penn Global urges Western policymakers and analysts to rethink the assumption that China cannot change its slide toward greater authoritarianism.

A green investment treaty can help close the climate funding gap

In an Op-Ed, William Burke-White of Penn Carey Law proposes a new type of international treaty that would protect climate-friendly private foreign investments.

Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change

Scott Moore of Penn Global says that the U.S. should stop emphasizing bilateral cooperation and switch to multilateral approaches when it comes to China and the climate issue.

Bus of migrants sent from Texas arrives in Philadelphia

Sarah Paoletti of Penn Carey Law says that the migrants on the Texas bus to Philadelphia have the right to seek asylum and outlines the screening process that admitted them.

Macau under spotlight amid U.S. inspections of China-based audits

Francien McKenna of the Wharton School says that it’s unclear whether any U.S.- or China-led audits that include a Macau component have ever been selected for review.

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